Wales Council of the Blind

Living Well With Sight Loss Courses

Description: RNIB’s free, informal, community-based courses provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people adjusting to sight loss and those close to them. Boost your confidence and connect with others to share experiences. You can join a course by phone, group video call, or in person when we can offer face-to-face sessions.

Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 9999

Weblink: https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/living-well-with-sight-loss-courses/

Type: Training

Coverage: All Wales

Provider: RNIB

Last Updated: 22nd of November 2024

Events associated with this service:

20th of November 2025

Living Well with Sight Loss course (online)

RNIB is running an online/video presentation of it's 'Living Well with Sight Loss' courser. The course is open to people with sight loss across the UK. 'Living Well with Sight Loss' is a four-session course which provides information and advice on a range of topics from understanding benefits, staying independent, tips and gadgets for everyday living, eye health to hobbies and interests and other organisations and services that can support you. Through the sessions, you'll receive practical advice, information and guidance on organisations, products and services that are available to help you. You'll also have the chance to learn from each other's personal experiences and share top tips. Sessions are held from 10:30 – 12:00 on Tuesday 11th, Thursday 13th, Tuesday 18th and Thursday 20th November. For more information and to book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - RNIB

5th of December 2025

Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Money Matters (telephone)

This informal course aims to help you shop independently and to manage your money. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.

Hosted by - RNIB

12th of December 2025

Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Money Matters (telephone)

This informal course aims to help you shop independently and to manage your money. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.

Hosted by - RNIB

15th of December 2025

Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on the cost of living (telephone)

A course for adults of all ages with a vision impairment and their friends and family members, designed to help them to learn more about the help and support services available in response to the cost of living crisis. There will be advice on topics such as benefits, support with utility bills and mental health in one 90-minute session. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.

Hosted by - RNIB