East Cheshire Eye Society

13/10/2026

Coffee Morning & IT. 11:00am - 12:00pm, Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at Congleton Library. Do you want to learn about how to avoid scams, or are you finding your mobile, laptop or tablet a bit tricky to use? Drop in any time between 11am and 12pm, for free and friendly tech support led by Rebecca Lea from AbilityNet. Or just pop in for a chat and a cuppa!

Come and enjoy Tea and IT at Congleton Library.

09/10/2026

Join us for a gentle walk on Tuesday 13th October along the River Bolin at Riverside Park, Macclesfield. Approx. 3 miles with some short muddy uphill stretches. Call for more details and to book.

***The minibus trip to the Wedgwood museum on the same day has been cancelled.***

09/10/2026

Our Christmas cards are now in stock! A pack of 5 is £3.50.

Place your order to get them posted in time for Christmas!

07/10/2026

Have your say on accessible healthcare information

Are you blind or partially sighted and living in England? RNIB wants to hear about your experiences of accessing healthcare information and communications.

This could include appointment letters, test results, medication information, messages from healthcare services and digital services such as the NHS App. Whether your experiences have been positive, challenging or mixed, your feedback matters.

The survey takes around 10–15 minutes. Your feedback will support RNIB’s work to improve access to healthcare information and communications.

Take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDXKMXF

Please share this post with other blind and partially sighted people living in England.

Closing date: Tuesday 20 October 2026.

07/10/2026

We got together to celebrate our amazing volunteer, Sean's, big birthday. We won't say how big - but he doesn't look it!
Thanks for all your support Sean - and enjoy your day.

01/10/2026

Smoke alarm survey:
Having a working smoke alarm is one of the best ways you can keep safe in the event of a fire. We recommend that a smoke alarm is installed on every level in your property, and that you test it weekly. You can find more information and advice on smoke alarms on our website.

We are running a short survey to check how many residents in Cheshire have a working smoke alarm. The information we gather will inform our community safety activities and how we communicate fire safety information relating to smoke alarms.

Take part by clicking on the following link below.

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25/09/2026

To gauge the current public opinion on sight tests it would be appreciated if you could complete the short questionnaire in the link below:

Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don't know the best way to look after our eyes. National Eye Health Week aims to change all that. Eye care charities, organisations and health professionals from across the UK have joined together across the UK in....

24/09/2026

Your eyes need a break too. 👀

Whether it's a laptop at work, a phone on the sofa or a tablet at home, it's easy to spend hours looking at a screen without thinking about our eyes.

Taking regular breaks can help give your eyes some much-needed time away from the screen. Try looking away into the distance regularly, blinking often and stepping away from your device when you can.

This year's National Eye Health Week is also highlighting dry eyes and their links with screen use, alongside other factors such as ageing and contact lens wear.

So, next time you're reaching for your phone, ask yourself… could your eyes do with a break?

If you're living with sight loss and need advice, information or support, East Cheshire Eye Society is here for you. Get in touch with ECES to find out how we can support you by calling 01625 422602 or emailing [email protected].

23/09/2026

Low vision means that vision is still reduced with glasses, contact lenses or after surgery. It includes different types and degrees of sight loss - it can mean having blind spots, difficulty seeing at night, blurred vision, difficulty seeing contrast, reduced peripheral vision or a combination of all of these. The most common causes are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetes.

If you have low vision, there are a range of vision aids and assistive technologies, which might help you to keep doing what you love. Click the link below to find out more.

Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don't know the best way to look after our eyes. National Eye Health Week aims to change all that. Eye care charities, organisations and health professionals from across the UK have joined together across the UK in....

23/09/2026

Healthy eyes start with everyday habits!

Looking after your eyes isn't just about your next eye test. What we do every day can play a part in protecting our eye health too.

-Eat a balanced diet
-Stay active
-Don't smoke
-Protect your eyes from UV
-Keep up with regular sight tests

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives and half of this sight loss is considered avoidable.

National Eye Health Week is a reminder that vision really matters and so does getting the right support if you're living with sight loss.

East Cheshire Eye Society is here to help people across East Cheshire with practical and emotional support.

If you or someone you know needs support, get in touch with ECES by calling 01625 422602 or emailing [email protected].