Sight Loss Council Cymru
Description: Wales Council of the Blind and Thomas Pocklington Trust oversee the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Sight Loss Councils (SLCs), are led by blind and partially sighted volunteer members and are established in other parts of the UK. We have established one in Wales. It aims to influence businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services on a local and national level.
Weblink: https://wcb-ccd.org.uk/slc-cymru
Tel: 029 20 473954
Email: anita@wcb-ccd.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Last Updated: 23rd of February 2026
Services Provided
SLCC Hywel Dda Local Action Group
Local Action Group (LAG) reporting to the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Membership is drawn from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.SLCC Betsi Cadwaladr Local Action Group
Local Action Group (LAG) reporting to the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Membership is drawn from Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Flintshire, Wrexham.SLCC Cwm Taf Morgannwg Local Action Group
Local Action Group (LAG) reporting to the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Membership is drawn from Merthyr, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf.SLCC Swansea Bay Local Action Group
Local Action Group (LAG) reporting to the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Membership is drawn from the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot area.SLCC Powys Local Action Group
Local Action Group (LAG) reporting to the Sight Loss Council Cymru.SLCC Cardiff and Vale Local Action Group
Local Action Group (LAG) reporting to the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Membership is drawn from Cardiff and the Vale of GlamorganEvents associated with this provider:
11th of September 2026
Betsi Cadwaladr Local Action Group (Llandudno Junction)
If you are vision impaired and live in the Betsi Cadwaladr area we want to hear from you. A Local Action Group meets on a quarterly basis. It is a space for people with lived experience to share views and help to shape local services. There is no obligation to attend every meeting. Each session focuses on a different theme, with a guest speaker joining us to share their knowledge. The theme of the next meeting will be public transport with a focus on your local bus service. Speakers TBC. A buffet lunch is provided. Please indicate when booking if you have a dietary requirement. We can only allow 1 carer per person – Please do not book a place for a carer if they are not staying for lunch. Please note we will be using the microphone throughout the meeting and there is a loop system in the room. To book your place, visit the Eventbrite link provided or email Vision Support at information@visionsupport.org.uk with your booking request.Hosted by - Sight Loss Council Cymru
14th of October 2026
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Local Action Group (Pontypridd)
This is an opportunity to have your voice heard around health and the experiences you have good or bad in accessing various aspects of health services. It is also an opportunity to find out what else is developing in your area and give your view on what services you think would benefit the area. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please contact your local group or society representative to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 7 October 2026. Alternatively contact Carys Groves at Sight Life via email: carys.groves@sightlife.walesHosted by - Sight Loss Council Cymru
22nd of October 2026
Cardiff and Vale Local Action Group (Cardiff)
This is an opportunity to have your voice heard around health and the experiences you have good or bad in accessing various aspects of health services. It is also an opportunity to find out what else is developing in the area and give your view on what services you think would benefit the area. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. To find out more and to register your attendance, contact Anita on 029 20 473954 email anita@wcb-ccd.org.ukHosted by - Sight Loss Council Cymru