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:

9th of September 2026

RNIB Telephone course: Focus on Friends and Family

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 sessions, 60 minutes each, taking place over 4 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September at 10 am. Book via the link provided. You can also book by sending an email to LWWSLEnquiries@rnib.org.uk or contact the RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999.

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10th of September 2026

RNIB Telephone course: Focus on the Cost of Living

An opportunity to learn more about the help and support services available in response to the current cost of living situation. Topics to be covered include benefits, sources of support to pay utility and energy bills, sources of financial support, information and advice and ways to maintain good mental health. One 90-minute session. Book via the link provided. You can also book by sending an email to LWWSLEnquiries@rnib.org.uk or contact the RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999.

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1st of October 2026

RNIB Telephone course: Focus on the Confident Living Outdoors

An opportunity to discuss the sight loss challenges that exist when outdoors and identify skills, equipment and aids which may be helpful when overcoming them. Three 90-minute sessions on Thursday 1st, 8th and 15th October at 11 am, book via the link provided. You can also book by sending an email to LWWSLEnquiries@rnib.org.uk or contact the RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999.

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21st of October 2026

RNIB Telephone course: Focus on Confident Living in the Home

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 90-minute sessions from 21st October to 11th November at 10.30, book via the link provided. You can also book by sending an email to LWWSLEnquiries@rnib.org.uk or contact the RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999.

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