Wales Council of the Blind
Description: Wales Council of the Blind is the umbrella organisation for vision impairment in Wales. We signpost professionals and individuals to the broad range of services available to support them. This information resource, Perspectif, is an example of this.
Weblink: http://www.wcb-ccd.org.uk
Tel: 029 2047 3954
Email: support@wcb-ccd.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Your Voice - a Shared Vision (West Wales)
This forum is aimed at feeding the opinions and concerns of blind and partially sighted people in West Wales to the national agenda. A member of the group is also nominate to the Board of Directors of Wales Council of the Blind.Grants for equipment
A grant available to SI/SSI residents of Breconshire. This can be used to aid the purchase of specialist equipment. Formerly managed by Visual Impairment Breconshire, now by Wales Council of the Blind. To apply, contact Rebecca below and request an application form.Events associated with this provider:
14th of July 2026
Pathways in Practice: Supporting People with Sight Loss Across Wales (Swansea)
Join Wales Council of the Blind and partners for a series of practical, interactive events across Wales, bringing together eye care, health, social care and third sector professionals to strengthen local referral pathways and improve support for people living with sight loss.
Learn about signposting through the electronic referral system; what the third sector can offer your patients; what a vision rehabilitation specialist does; support for children with sight loss; and the role of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer. You’ll leave with clearer connections, better signposting options, and a shared understanding of who does what - so people can access the right support at the right time. Who should attend? Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Vision Rehabilitation, ECLOs, Third Sector organisations, Managing Better workers, and Qualified Teachers of the Vision Impaired.
2 interactive CPD points available for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
For more information and to book your place click the link provided.
Hosted by - Wales Council of the Blind