RNIB Cymru launches its manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Elections
We know that blind and partially sighted people face unacceptable barriers and inequalities in their everyday lives. These barriers prevent them from having equitable access to healthcare, public transport and the vital support they need to remain independent when they experience a change in their vision or sudden sight loss. We also know that far too many people are losing their sight unnecessarily because they’re waiting too long for treatment.
Our mission is to support and empower those affected by sight loss to challenge inequalities and improve their lives.
A fairer Wales is in our sight. We all have an important role to play in creating a Wales that blind and partially sighted people are proud to call home, where they can fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions.
As you prepare your manifesto, our ask is simple – help us make a fairer Wales for people with sight loss.
We are calling on the next Welsh Government to:
- End avoidable sight loss by driving the implementation of the National Clinical Strategy for Ophthalmology, a clinically-led blueprint for reforming ophthalmology services in Wales.
- Tackle the postcode lottery of vision rehabilitation services to ensure every person who experiences sight loss receives the post-diagnosis support they’re entitled to.
- Uphold blind and partially sighted people’s rights to receive health information in a format they can read by fully implementing the Wales Accessible Information Standards.
- Make Wales a truly inclusive society by embedding RNIB’s Key Principles for Inclusive Street Design into all relevant standards and guidance for public realm and transport design.
RNIB Cymru is looking forward to working with the next Welsh Government to create a Wales without barriers.
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