Wales Vision Strategy Ceri Jackson Chair of the Wales Vision Strategy Advisory Group 1

Responding to the World Health Resolution 2003 Response led by the third sector Four UK Country Plans and Advisory Groups The first Wales Plan was published in 2010 UK refresh of priorities 2013 UK Leadership Group 2

Seeing it my way outcomes 1.That I understand my eye condition and the registration process 2.That I have someone to talk to 3.That I can look after myself, my health, my home and my family 4.That I receive statutory benefits and information and support that I need 5.That I can make the best use of the sight I have 3 1.That I understan d my eye condition and the registratio n process 2.That I have someone to talk to 3.That I can look after myself, my health, my home and my family 4.That I receive statutory benefits and informatio n and support that I need 5.That I can make the best use of the sight I have

Wales Vision Strategy Partners Access Design Solutions UK Ltd Bridgend County Borough Council BridgeVIS British and Irish Orthoptic Society BMA Cymru Wales Cardiff Institute for the Blind DeafBlind Cymru Guide Dogs Cymru Optometry Wales Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council 4

Wales Vision Strategy Partners Royal College of General Practitioners Wales RCN Wales RNIB Cymru Sight Cymru South East Wales Transport Alliance Wales Council for the Blind Welsh Government Welsh Local Government Association Welsh Rehabilitation Officers Forum 5

Seeing it my way outcomes 6.That I can access information making the most of the advantages that technology brings 7.That I can get out and about 8.That I have the tools, skills and confidence to communicate 9.That I have equal access to education and lifelong learning 10.That I can work and volunteer 6

Wales Vision Strategy priorities Everyone in Wales looks after their eyes and their sight Everyone with an eye conditions receives timely treatment, and, if permanent sight loss occurs, early and appropriate services are available and accessible for all A society in which people with sight loss can fully participate 7

Thank you for listening Ceri Jackson Chair Wales Vision Strategy Advisory Group 8