Free Living with Sight Loss Information Courses in September & October

Have you or a family member been diagnosed with sight loss? Would you like to meet others and learn more about what services may be helpful?

If so, come along to one of RNIB’s Living with Sight Loss Courses in Powys

North Powys

Welshpool Scout Headquarters and Community Centre Oldford Lane SY21 7TE

10.30am - 3.30pm Wednesday 26 September & 3 October 2018

South Powys

The Guildhall Brecon, LD3 7AL

10.30am - 3.30pm Wednesday 24 & 31 October 2018

Courses will be held every 6 months or so in each Powys locality area

Keira Brooks, the Confidence Building Coordinator from RNIB Cymru, will be facilitating the courses which will be relaxed and informal. The courses are for people who have been affected by sight loss or know someone who has been, to come and learn more about what support and services are available in the area.

Information will be provided on a number of areas including;

· Welfare rights
· Daily living
· Transport and mobility
· Assistive Technology
· Eye health
· Wellbeing
· Leisure, hobbies, interests

There will be speakers from national and local organisations providing information on their services and plenty of time to share experiences or just listen to others.

Tea and coffee will be provided and you are more than welcome to bring a family member or friend with you.

The course is free and booking is essential.

Please contact Keira Brooks directly on 07864 954150 for more information or leave a message with your details on RNIBs Living with Sight Loss central line on 0300 123 3933.

If you would like to get involved with the courses or would like to know where else in Powys these courses will be held please do not hesitate to contact Keira.

Symudol / mobile: 07864 954150 E-bost / email: keira.brooks@rnib.org.uk