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:
7th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Technology (telephone)
The course aims to improve your knowledge on accessible technologies and to give you the confidence to start using technology on a day-to-day basis or alternatively to build on any existing knowledge you already have. Two sessions, on 7th and 14th January. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
12th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
13th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
RNIB 'Parent Pathways: First Steps' course (online)
RNIB runs an online course for parents and carers who have recently received, or are going through the process of receiving, a diagnosis of vision impairment for their child. 'Parent Pathways: First Steps' consists of two, 90-minute sessions and is open to parents/carers of children and young people aged 0 – 25 from across the UK. The next presentation of this course will be on Tuesdays 13th and 20th January 2026, from 11am-12.30pm. Click the link provided for details and to book a place.Hosted by - RNIB
14th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Technology (telephone)
The course aims to improve your knowledge on accessible technologies and to give you the confidence to start using technology on a day-to-day basis or alternatively to build on any existing knowledge you already have. Two sessions, on 7th and 14th January. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
15th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Friends and Family (telephone)
A course for adults of all ages who are friends, family members or anyone close to someone with a visual impairment, designed to help them deal with the impact that a loved one’s sight loss can have. Four one-hour sessions on Thursdays 15th, 22nd, 29th January and 5th February. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
19th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
20th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
RNIB 'Parent Pathways: First Steps' course (online)
RNIB runs an online course for parents and carers who have recently received, or are going through the process of receiving, a diagnosis of vision impairment for their child. 'Parent Pathways: First Steps' consists of two, 90-minute sessions and is open to parents/carers of children and young people aged 0 – 25 from across the UK. The next presentation of this course will be on Tuesdays 13th and 20th January 2026, from 11am-12.30pm. Click the link provided for details and to book a place.Hosted by - RNIB
21st of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
22nd of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Friends and Family (telephone)
A course for adults of all ages who are friends, family members or anyone close to someone with a visual impairment, designed to help them deal with the impact that a loved one’s sight loss can have. Four one-hour sessions on Thursdays 15th, 22nd, 29th January and 5th February. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
Living Well with Sight Loss course (telephone)
This 4-Session phone group includes 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 our 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. For more information, including dates of all the sessions and to book a place on any of these courses, click the link provided, email lwwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk or phone 0303 123 9999.Hosted by - RNIB
29th of January 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Friends and Family (telephone)
A course for adults of all ages who are friends, family members or anyone close to someone with a visual impairment, designed to help them deal with the impact that a loved one’s sight loss can have. Four one-hour sessions on Thursdays 15th, 22nd, 29th January and 5th February. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
5th of February 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Friends and Family (telephone)
A course for adults of all ages who are friends, family members or anyone close to someone with a visual impairment, designed to help them deal with the impact that a loved one’s sight loss can have. Four one-hour sessions on Thursdays 15th, 22nd, 29th January and 5th February. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
19th of February 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Confident Living (telephone)
An opportunity to find out about the five fundamental concepts of bigger, brighter, bolder, audio and tactile and then apply these throughout the home. Four weekly sessions on Thursdays from 19th February to 12th March. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
26th of February 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Confident Living (telephone)
An opportunity to find out about the five fundamental concepts of bigger, brighter, bolder, audio and tactile and then apply these throughout the home. Four weekly sessions on Thursdays from 19th February to 12th March. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
5th of March 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Confident Living (telephone)
An opportunity to find out about the five fundamental concepts of bigger, brighter, bolder, audio and tactile and then apply these throughout the home. Four weekly sessions on Thursdays from 19th February to 12th March. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB
12th of March 2026
Living Well with Sight Loss course: Focus on Confident Living (telephone)
An opportunity to find out about the five fundamental concepts of bigger, brighter, bolder, audio and tactile and then apply these throughout the home. Four weekly sessions on Thursdays from 19th February to 12th March. For more information and to a book place on this course click the link provided.Hosted by - RNIB