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Here you can find all of the latest news about the work we do, the events we run, and the resources we find to support blind and partially sighted people across South Wales. You can also sign up to our local newsletters by contacting your local office

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Coronavirus update

26 August 2020

Coronavirus update

As lock-down measures are easing, we are delighted to announce that some of our face to face services are resuming.  Our Resource Centre in Jones Court has opened for appointment only visits but we are still limiting numbers so please call us on 02920 398900 to make an booking. In line with Government guidance to keep staff and customers as safe as possible, we will run through the procedures prior to your visit.

Some of our outdoor groups have also resumed, including the gardening groups in Cardiff and Swansea. Our face to face technology sessions in partnership with Leonard Cheshire at The Social Bean in Swansea. Sessions now continue every Wednesday, please book through Swansea Sight life office 01792776360 or 07824541982..

We’re contacting our members by telephone…

Starting with the oldest and potentially more vulnerable. Please bear with us as it may take some time, but we will get around to you. We want to reassure our members and customers that we have not forgotten about you.

What to do if you need urgent advice…

Cardiff Area: You can contact Michelle on 07711 188 513 or Teresa on 07918 166 524.
Swansea Area: You can contact Anita on 01792 776 360.

In addition, the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 is open 8am-8pm weekdays and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. You don’t have to be an existing member or service user to contact us. We welcome calls and emails from people who haven’t been in touch with us before.

We’re compiling a list of support and services you can access in your local community…

We’ll put this information on the website and social media as soon as we have it. We’re also looking at other telephone support groups for our members to access during these challenging times.

Please follow the Government guidelines…

You can find the latest health advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19) at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/.

We look forward to seeing you all again as soon as it’s safe.

John Sanders, Chairman, Sight Life

Sight Life appoints interim Director

8 April 2020

Sight Life is delighted to announce Michelle Jones as its interim Director.

Help shape our future work

30 January 2020

Please tell us about what we should be doing in future.

2018-19 Annual Report and Accounts

29 January 2020

Our 2018-19 Annual Report and Accounts