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The previous events like this have been very popular and valuable - this is the first time we've ventured into Wales with the 'sight loss roadshow' but they seem to have put together a very strong field - so please pass this on if you are within striking distance of Cardiff! Apologies for a large attachment but hopefully it is worth it. Mark R D Johnson Director, MSRC/CEEHD De Montfort University Leicester LE2 1RQ 0116 201 3906 As you can see from the draft programme below, Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Social Services has agreed to do the Opening Address so I am sure you will have a chance of affecting the WAG policy! Gwent Association for the Blind UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH SIGHT LOSS FROM ETHNIC & MINORITY COMMUNITIES Date : Thursday, 12th February, 2009 Venue : All Nations Centre, Cardiff Draft Programme 9.00 - 9.30 : Registration & Coffee 9.35 - 9.45 : Welcome by Sharon Beckett (Chief Executive, Gwent Association for the Blind) and Gerry Lynch (WAG), Conference Chairperson 9.45 - 10.00 : Gwenda Thomas AC/AM, Deputy Minister for Social Services, Welsh Assembly Government - confirmed 10.00 - 11.00 : Keynote Address : Eye Conditions Prevalent in BME Groups and the importance of understanding the condition Andrew Feyi Waboso (Consultant Ophthalmologist, Royal Gwent Hospital) has agreed but awaiting confirmation 11.00 - 11.30 : Break 11.30 - 12.15 : The importance of a good diet & lifestyle for healthy eyes - Helen Nichols, Chief Community Dietitian, Cardiff & Vales NHS Trust - awaiting confirmation 12.15 - 1.00 : What are the barriers facing BME groups and how they can be overcome? - Prof Mark Johnson, De Montfort University, Leicester - confirmed 1.0 - 2.00 : Lunch 2.00 - 3.30 : Panel of Expert Service Providers in the Field of Sight Loss: 1. Rosemarie Keigwin-Harris, Service Director, DRSSW (Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service Wales) - confirmed 2. Welsh Eye Care - Nick Sheen - confirmed 3. Someone from Optometry Wales (Helen Tilley) - An Optoms view - awaiting confirmation 4. Emma Kirby, Rehabilitation Team Manager, GAB - confirmed 5. Director of Social Services, Newport - awaiting confirmation 6. Roger McPherson, Consultant Ophthalmologist - awaiting confirmation 7. Dick Roberts, Chief Optometric Adviser, Welsh Assembly Government - awaiting confirmation 3.30 - 3.45 : Personal view by a BME Service-User : Tony Hendrickson - confirmed 3.45 - 4.00 : Chair's Summary Finish with Teas/Coffee and biscuits With best wishes Nirmala Nirmala Pisavadia Development Manager Gwent Association for the Blind Bradbury House Park Buildings Pontypool NP4 6JH Tel : 01495 763650