Samares School’s Year 6 Christmas Carols
Samares School’s Year 6 had a brilliant time singing Christmas carols to our social club members. The children talked to everyone they met and discussed what Christmas meant to them. Our members were thrilled to welcome the children to Westlea Centre. Thank you Samares School for giving us such a wonderful time.
Public Consultation on Assisted Dying
The second phase of public consultation on assisted dying proposals has been launched and will run for a 12-week period until Saturday 14 January 2023. Islanders are being asked to put forward their views on how an Assisted Dying Service in Jersey can be delivered. The full consultation report, summary and accessible versions can be […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Not all Disabilities are Visible.
Whilst most people are very considerate towards Islanders with sight loss, we hope the following points will help clear up any misunderstandings: Most people with sight loss won’t look any different from anyone else. Very few people with sight loss are completely blind, most have some useful vision left. Some people with impaired sight use […]
Amar Latif’s Birthday
Today is Amar Latif’s Birthday. Amar is a British entrepreneur, television personality and professional traveller who had lost 95% of his vision by his late teens due to retinitis pigmentosa. In 2004 he founded Traveleyes, a travel agency which specialises in tours for blind and partially-sighted travellers
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the developed world, yet it is largely preventable. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it is important to have your eyes screened annually by the diabetic retinal screening service at the General Hospital/Overdale. The staff there are highly specialised in diabetic […]
EYECAN November 2022 Newsletter
Hello once again to all friends of EYECAN. We hope you are keeping well, and that life is treating you kindly. Staff changes to EYECAN Those of you who visit the Centre regularly may have noticed some new faces amongst the staff team. EYECAN is pleased to welcome Catherine Swemmer as the Charity’s Finance Manager, […]
EYECAN Christmas Raffle
EYECAN is holding their Christmas Raffle on 22nd December at Westlea Centre. Tickets are now available for £2.50 each. First prize is £1,000. If you want to be in with a chance to win any of the three cash prizes please give us a call on 864689 or email info@eyecan.je. Be quick, they sell fast!! […]
EYECAN Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour through Westlea Centre, with this exciting 360-degree tour completed by Rebecca Hardy – Bishop.
Community Cost Bonus
Do you anticipate struggling to pay bills due to rising living costs? The Community Costs Bonus is an annual payment to help households that are just above the Income Support level with the cost of GST on food. This used to be called the Food Cost Bonus. The Community Cost Bonus for 2022 is £516.50. […]
World Mental health Day
EYECAN understands the impact sight loss can have on Islanders’ mental health. We make it our business to help people adjust to life after sight loss, but we know that other factors can also affect well-being. The Covid pandemic has undermined the sense of security for many, as has the energy crisis, the steep rise […]