South Wales Local Peer Support Group

Sight Life (formerly the Cardiff Institute for the Blind, established in 1865) is a Welsh charity supporting blind and partially sighted people across South Wales, they offer practical advice, IT training, social clubs, and wellbeing activities to promote independent living.

Michelle Jones is the Operations Manager at Sight Life and has dedicated her career to supporting blind and partially sighted people across Wales. Michelle began her journey with the organisation in 1986, when it was known as Cardiff Institute for the Blind, and over the years has held a variety of roles that have given her a comprehensive understanding of the charity, its services, and the communities it supports.

During her time with the organisation, Michelle has worked as Quality Manager, Fundraising Manager, and Director of Operations, gaining extensive experience across service delivery, quality assurance, operational management, fundraising, and strategic development. This breadth of experience has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the sight loss sector.

In her current role as Operations Manager, Michelle oversees the effective delivery of Sight Life’s services, ensuring that blind and partially sighted people receive the support, information, and resources they need to live independently and confidently. She works closely with colleagues, volunteers, partners, and service users to maintain high standards, improve accessibility, and develop services that make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

Michelle’s longstanding commitment to Sight Life, combined with nearly four decades of experience within the organisation, reflects her passion for improving outcomes for people affected by sight loss and her dedication to helping create a more inclusive society.

Please come and join us to hear from Michelle and ask any questions you may have. We also welcome and encourage you to have your say in how we move forward with growing this new peer group in South Wales and how we can support our community living with inherited retinal dystrophies.

We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there!

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Venue

This meeting will be held online via Zoom.