Ocularist John Pacey-Lowrie, who you may remember from our blog on prosthetic eyes, discusses some experiences of heightened senses for those who have had vision loss. ENHANCED SENSES The human body is an incredible machine when you think about it (not including my...
Families across the UK are facing a cost of living crisis as a result of the rising cost of goods and energy and high inflation. People with disabilities often have higher additional costs from using extra heating, water, personal care or needed specialist equipment...
Eliza was chosen to be the receiver of the Ffion Miles Music Bursary for 2022. Eliza has used the funding to buy a piano – and has been using it to create beautiful compositions. Eliza’s mum Lucy said, “Eliza is absolutely thrilled with her piano,...
We’re pleased to present the latest edition of our CHECT InFocus Winter 2022 Magazine – full of your stories as well as what we’ve been up to as a charity over the last few months. This Winter edition of InFocus has been produced in both a digital and print format....
Ocularist John Pacey-Lowrie, who you may remember from our blog on prosthetic eyes, discusses his own journey with a different eye condition, and his training of a man who had retinoblastoma. I have been extremely fortunate during my lifetime in Ocular Prosthetics as...
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) have launched a new website aimed at teenagers and young adults who have had retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that typically affects children under the age of six, called CHECT TYA. CHECT are a charity who provide support to...
