Sensory Loss Booklet

Image of the front cover of the Sensory loss booklet. The cover shows the outline of an eye and an ear in black sitting on a purple background. Words relating to the booklet appear above and below this image

A booklet providing carers and care providers with guidance about sensory loss was launched at the end of February. The booklet is the joint initiative of EYECAN and the Jersey Deaf Society but reflects collaboration with a wide range of local charities and Government services. Care providers throughout the island have been sent booklets, and […]

World Glaucoma week 6th – 12th March

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The symptoms of glaucoma can include: – Blurred / foggy vision – Seeing halos or rainbows of colour around lights bulbs – Sensitivity to glare – Poor night vision – Increased period of adjustment when moving between different light conditions – Loss of peripheral vision, resulting in difficulty locating objects and failure to notice things […]

EYECAN Newsletter – February 2022

Hello once again to all friends of EYECAN.  We hope you are keeping well, and that life is treating you kindly. I am very pleased to tell you that, despite the difficulties imposed on work routines by Covid, EYECAN’s efforts to ensure that everyone is supported have been rewarded by a steady influx of new […]

EYECAN Christmas Raffle Winners

image shows five people including staff and sponsors dressed in festive clothes around a table in Westlea Centre’s main hall. On the table is a the red tombolo surrounded by festive items.

EYECAN’s Christmas Raffle has just been drawn and we have the winning tickets. 1st prize 0937 2nd prize 0472 3rd prize 0855 Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket. Special thanks to G4S Secure Solutions Jersey for once again sponsoring our Christmas Raffle. Merry Christmas everyone.

EYECAN supports International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Local sight impairment Charity EYECAN marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities by thanking the retail businesses in Jersey who have helped their members, particularly during the Covid pandemic. The International Awareness Day on Friday 3rd December seeks to raise awareness of challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities in the context […]

Skipton Big Ideas Exhibition with Emilie

EYECAN member Emilie explaining her floral white art box at the Skipton Big Ideas Exhibition

This is EYECAN member Emilie Douglas telling her story; it has been captured through her Art Box which was displayed at the Skipton Big Ideas Exhibition https://vimeo.com/videos/652073961

EYECAN Newsletter – November 2021

Hello once again to all friends of EYECAN. We hope you are keeping well, and that life is treating you kindly.  EYECAN has been very busy since we last sent you a letter, so I am taking this opportunity to bring you our latest news. On two occasions in October, we had the chance to […]

EYECAN Ceramic Christmas Tree decorations

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EYECAN member and talented ceramics artist, Zena Gavey, recently taught other members how to make ceramic Christmas Tree decorations. Members worked on their individual pieces and then Zena very kindly fired them in her kiln. Everyone was delighted with their finished products!

EYECAN Christmas Raffle

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EYECAN is holding their Christmas Raffle on 24th 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!! […]

Fundraising for EYECAN

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EYECAN is very grateful to Malcolm Whittel for raising £680.82 for the Charity by way of a sponsored musical feat. Starting first thing in the morning and finishing late in the evening Malcolm played every hymn in the Hymnal, with only a 15-minute break for lunch. Malcolm, who has personal understanding of sight loss, described […]