Living Well with Sight Loss courses

Are you newly diagnosed, feeling nervous about navigating the world, or want to start getting out and about more? Feeling like you need a boost of confidence? Living Well with Sight Loss is the course for you!

We are proud to be a delivery partner for this RNIB-developed course, and have tailored it specifically for people living with sight loss in the Wakefield and Pontefract areas. We are grateful for the kind support of Wakefield Council, who provide grant funding to support the delivery of these courses.

This free, informal, two-day course focuses on:

• "Out and about” - mobility, transport and concessions

• “In the home” - daily living skills and technology

• “Starting out” - CVI process and main eye care services

• “Looking after ourselves” - eye health, wellbeing, leisure and next steps

Many people who’ve attended the course describe it as a real turning point in their sight loss journey. 

A recent course attendee said:

“We were very grateful to be offered this course. We found it to be so helpful and informative, nothing was too much trouble, and we were treated with kindness and respect. It was also good to speak and mix with other sight loss people. It has opened doors to various sources of help. Thank you to everyone concerned.”

Living Well with Sight Loss is a partnership between WDSA and RNIB, made possible with the kind support of Wakefield Council. You are very welcome to bring a sighted family member or friend with you. We run courses regularly throughout the year, so please contact the office on 01924 215555 to find out more and register your place.

Client testimonials from our annual customer care survey:

"The course I attended was informative and therefore beneficial."

"I got a lot of information from the course I attended. I know that help is there if needed."

"A huge big thanks. The course was so useful – lots of info, well presented, and a chance to meet others with sight impairment. I’ve followed up some of the other services and have attended a vision impairment self-help group. Thanks for all you do."