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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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Waterloo Tea bags Sight Life photos – The Sequel!

4 July 2023
Photographs taken by members of Sight Life’s photography group are on display in Waterloo Tea, Wellfield Road, Cardiff. The images include people, wildlife, scenery and Cardiff landmarks as well as water droplets caught in the moment before they vanish. The Exhibition starts on 6th July 2023 and will run for 2 months. The Pictures are…

Sight Life welcomes Volunteers from Monmouthshire Building Society to assisted cycling session.

3 July 2023
Sight Life was delighted to welcome Catherine, Filiz and Karen from Monmouthshire Building Society who volunteered to help with our Pedal Power sessions. Pedal Power sessions take place every Tuesday morning and provide accessible cycling in Pontcanna, Cardiff. These sessions give people with sight loss an opportunity to experience cycling on a side-by-side bike with…

Optometrists to issue CVIs for the first time. Press Release from Wales Council for the Blind

30 June 2023
For the first time in the UK, people with vision impairment will access certification of vision impairment in primary care optometry. Optometrists with relevant qualifications working in Wales can now complete certificates of vision impairment for people with bilateral dry age-related macular degeneration. Rebecca Bartlett, National Clinical Lead for Wales General Ophthalmic Services said, "We…

Volunteers Needed at Sight Life

29 June 2023
Volunteers Needed at Sight Life Sight Life are looking for new volunteers to support our activities and resources for our blind and partially sighted members. We have appointed Valerie Baynton as our new Volunteer Development Manager to build and develop our volunteer pool across South Wales. We have an amazing group of volunteers already who…