Our A.C.E Officer Calum joined the team back in 2019 to provide technology advice and support to people with sight loss within the South Wales region. Depending on the needs of the service user, the help Calum provides can vary. It could perhaps be suggesting a device, which he would then provide guidance and tuition […]
Author: Corrie Barber
Celebrating National Picnic Month
Who doesn’t love a good picnic? And, as lockdown restrictions ease and we are greeted with (some) sunnier days, why not venture out to a local beauty spot, pack your favourite treats and get your picnic on. With eye health in mind, here are some of our top picnic picks: Sandwiches: Tuna, mayonnaise and sweetcorn […]
Covid-19 Ring Around Service
Due to current government restrictions Sight Cymru staff are all working remotely from home, however at still at hand to offer support. We are currently making over 1,000 calls per week during the pandemic to those suffering with sight loss to ensure their physical and mental well being. If you would like to be added […]
Eye clinic appointments are still going ahead
If you are due an eye injection appointment these are still going ahead as planned at the Austin Friars and Royal Gwent eye clinics, if you, or anyone that you have had direct contact with, are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or you are no longer able to attend the appointment, please get in touch with […]
Out of Sight but in Our Minds Challenge
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a halt to any fundraising activities and events, we would be so grateful if you could show your support whilst staying safe at home. Why not take part in our Out of Sight in Our Minds Challenge.
You don’t always need to see a rainbow to know that it’s there.
Help us spread the love & support those with sight loss in Wales during these difficult times by purchasing one of our limited edition rainbow t-shirts. T-shirts are £16 (this includes postage) and range from children sizes aged 2-14 years and adults sizes small to 5xl. They are also available in a black-heart and yellow-heart […]
How Does your Garden Grow?
Here we have a lovely little gardening update from our gardening enthusiast Diana, who herself has visual impairment. You can find her previous article here I thought I would give you an update on the progress of plants in my garden. The highs, the lows and the enjoyment of eating your freshly grown vegetables. These […]
Celebrating our Volunteers for National Volunteer Week 2020
The support our volunteers provide plays such a vital role within the operations of our charity. Being a small charity that covers such vast ground within the sight-loss community of Wales, our volunteers enable us to offer sustainable and consistent support to our service users. To show our thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we would […]
Don’t Look Away – Volunteers Needed!
Don’t Look Away is a Lottery funded project which aims to raise awareness of sight loss and the affect it has on individuals. It aims to raise awareness of good eye health amongst communities and work in partnership with service providers to make society more accessible for everyone . To help us with the aims […]
All about…Diabetic Retinopathy
What is it? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It is caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. How diabetes can affect the eyes The light sensitive cells found in the retina convert light into electric signals. These signals […]