Services available to support your wellbeing and help you cope with sight loss.
EYECAN can assist and support you in many ways, we can signpost and refer you to many useful services. The following is a brief snapshot of the further assistance available to you:
Emotional support:
EYECAN recognises that there is often an emotional impact to sight loss, and support may be needed to help you cope with this. You will find EYECAN staff very understanding and may also find it beneficial to chat with other people who are experiencing sight loss.
If your low mood is not lifting and it’s affecting your daily life it would be a good idea to talk to your GP about how you feel.
EYECAN can refer you to organisations that can provide you with additional support, however you may prefer to contact these services directly.
The following information may help you to gain the support you need:
RNIB free phone and on-line counselling services:
Please see https://www.rnib.org.uk/services-we-offer-advice-and-support-services/sight-loss-counselling-team. Tel: 0303 123 9999 from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk
Macular Society free phone counselling and befriending:
Please see https://www.macularsociety.org/support/counselling/. Tel: 0300 3030 111.
Mental Health Network:
A range of Government of Jersey Health Services and Community mental health support is now available in Jersey. For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.je/health/mental/pages/mentalhealthnetwork.aspx
