What is the Census and why do we need to complete it? The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and provides the Government with a better picture of the households and the people residing within England and Wales. This information allows them to plan more effectively and make more informed decisions when […]
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What’s on in March…
Here are some of the great online events we have coming up in March…. Friday 5th March – Supporting people with hearing and sight loss webinar Friday 12th March- Vision of Science online event Friday 26th March- Beginners Welsh Friday 5th March– Supporting people with hearing and sight loss webinar Do you care or support […]
Accessibility with Alexa
From our A.C.E Officer Calum Briars. Since its introduction to the market in 2016, Alexa has become a household item used by millions worldwide. Of course, this is not a surprise at all, for a hand-sized speaker to have such clarity and functionality for a fraction of the cost of most speakers on the market, […]
NAT Group Charity of the Year 2021
Please vote for Sight Cymru for the NAT Group Charity of the Year 2021 We are really thrilled to be nominated for the NAT Group’s Charity of the Year. The last year has been a really tough time for us all. The majority of our service users are amongst the most vulnerable; the change in […]
Set Your Sights
Have you set yourself any new goals for the New Year? True that it has been a shaky start with another lockdown in place, however it’s important we try make the best of it and ourselves of course. Whether it’s increasing that step count, starting a new or revisiting an old hobby, giving back to […]
Changes to TV Licensing
We seem to be experiencing high levels of calls regarding the changes that have been made to TV Licensing for the over 75. These changes now mean that anyone over the age 75 does have to pay for their TV License unless they are registered as severely sight impaired. However they are eligible for a […]
‘Lockdown Life and Me’- Poetry Competition
Competition time! We would like to invite you to take part in our very first poetry competition, in which we would like to hear about your experiences and feelings during lockdown. It sure has been a roller coaster hasn’t it? Bringing changes, both good and bad, for many of us. And although we were […]
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 […]
New Chief Executive Officer for Sight Cymru
Dr Bablin Molik will start as Chief Executive Officer at Sight Cymru in November 2019. Her academic and research background in vision biology and glaucoma made her a well suited fit within sight loss sector. She has been working with Sight Cymru for 6 years and has led on numerous strands of work including developing […]
This is great news for children with severe learning needs in Gwent!!
SenCom saved as Gwent leaders commit to delivering service until 2022 By Niall Griffiths @niallgriffiths South Wales Argus CHILDREN with severe learning needs in Gwent will continue to receive specialist support from a regional service until 2022. The future of SenCom, which helps youngsters with hearing, communication and visual needs, had been shrouded in uncertainty […]