Road Safety Week
STOP LOOK? LISTEN People with visual impairment may struggle to see things that you or I take for granted. Just because you can see them, doesn’t mean that they can see you. On Road Safety Week we ask all road users to assist islanders with visual impairment by turning on lights in dull conditions, stop […]
Video Magnifier Project
Earlier this year we launched our Video Magnifier Project. The scheme supports independent reading, precision activity and helps with reminiscence by reconnecting users to family photographs and memories. Initially we have placed magnifiers at four local care homes and at the Jersey Library. The scheme has been well received. One Jersey Library member, who is […]
World Sight Day
Today is World Sight Day! On this important day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the gift of vision. Our eyes allow us to witness the beauty of the world, experience unforgettable moments, and connect with loved ones through eye contact and smiles. However, it’s also a reminder that not everyone enjoys the same level […]
World Mental Health Day
Mental health is a universal human right. “Mental health must be squarely placed in a human rights framework to re-cast the aspiration for sound mental health as a fundamental human right. Ensuring access to mental health services must be an obligation and responsibility of state and global organisations which can no longer be ignored.” Nasser […]
School visits on World Sight Day
To mark World Sight day our community team have been visiting Trinity School and Le Rocquier School to deliver sight loss awareness assemblies with a focus on looking after your eyes. We also had a wonderful morning visiting Nursery and Reception class at Trinity to run fun activities for the children to get them thinking […]
Enable Voice
Together with the Big Health and Wellbeing Team, and as part of their Enable Voice service, Enable Jersey is having a get together on Wednesday 25th October to discuss health and wellbeing and how it can be improved. Enable Voice is a safe space for islanders affected by disability to come together and talk about […]
WellFest
EYECAN will be attending WellFest, organised by Public Health Jersey on Saturday 14th October, where Agnetta will be doing a brief presentation about good eye health. There will also be leaflets available at our stand. WellFest is a free event for all Islanders to explore the offerings promoting health and wellbeing in Jersey, focusing on […]
Jenny & Sha complete Jersey Marathon
Huge congratulations to EYECAN members Jenny Stafford and Sha Khan for taking part in the Jersey Marathon this past weekend. Massive thanks as well goes out to all the sight support runners who gave their time and assistance.
Jersey Charity Awards – shortlisted
EYECAN attended the Jersey Charity Awards on Sunday and were shortlisted in the outstanding achievement Large Charity 2023! Thank you for a wonderfully entertaining afternoon and a delicious afternoon tea supplied by Beresford street kitchen.
Eye Health Awareness Week
Monday the 18th of September is the start of Eye Health Awareness Week. This is an important annual event in our calendar, offering tips to keep your eyes healthy, but also to raise awareness around preventative measures, particularly in the knowledge that 90% of sight loss can be prevented. Five key messages will form the […]
