Retina UK
Description: Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. They fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them. They support anyone with the following visual impairments: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rod Cone dystrophy, Cone Rod dystrophy, Choroideremia, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease.
Weblink: https://retinauk.org.uk/
Tel: 01280 821334
Email: services@retinauk.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
UK Care Pathway for RP
An on-line resource giving information about the care of retinitis pigmentosa. There are sections for patients, parents, family & friends, teachers, employers and health professionals.Retina UK Helpline
RP helpline is operated by volunteers all directly affected with a genetic eye disorder, who genuinely understand the issues faced with daily living.Retina UK Talk and Support
For people who prefer a regular call from someone who is affected with inherited sight loss and can offer a listening ear, provide information, hints and tips.Retina UK Peer Support Groups
Retina UK volunteers run a number of Local Groups in towns across the UK. The also run an online group for 'Wrexham and Wales'. These enable people with RP to socialise and support each other as well as raise funds and run events on our behalf.Retina UK Talking Home and Garden peer support group
An interest-focused group is a safe, friendly & welcoming place which will give you the opportunity to share your stories, tips, hints and advice around all things home & garden from DIY & decorating to planting flowers & mowing the lawn. It will meet online, via Zoom, bi-monthly.Retina UK 'Talking' Creative Arts Peer Support Group
This interest-focused group will give you the opportunity to share your stories, tips, hints and advice around all things creative from painting to pottery, sketching to sculpting and every creative talent in between. It will meet online, via Zoom.Retina UK 'Talking' Tech Peer Support Group
A peer support group where you can share your experiences, tips and hints around all things Tech. The meetings take place bi-monthly via Zoom.Events associated with this provider:
13th of May 2025
Retina UK Men's peer support group (online)
The meeting is a safe, friendly & welcoming place which will give guys with sight loss the opportunity to all sit around a virtual table and discuss what’s on their minds. For more information and to book a place, click the link provided.Hosted by - Retina UK
15th of May 2025
'Talking Tech' peer support group (online)
The group provides a welcoming, safe and friendly opportunity for people to meet up from across the UK to share experiences, tips and information, and meets bi-monthly. This session is an opportunity to find out about EMVI - a groundbreaking mobile scene description app, developed in close collaboration with the blind and low vision community. You can find out more and register to attend the session via the link provided.Hosted by - Retina UK
Retina UK Peer Support Group for parents and carers (online)
The meetings provide an opportunity to bring families together, to share experiences, hints, coping strategies, and ideas to help you support your young person. To find out more and book a place, click the link provided.Hosted by - Retina UK
22nd of May 2025
Retina UK Webinar - 'Influencing with Retina UK'
The event is an opportunity to learn more about the UK Government's proposal for benefits reform, Retina UK’s position and how you can make sure your voice is heard by your MP and in the consultation. To find out more and book a place, click the link provided.Hosted by - Retina UK
29th of May 2025
Retina UK 'Talking' creative arts peer support group
This interest-focused group will give you the opportunity to share your stories, tips, hints and advice around all things creative from painting to pottery, sketching to sculpting and every creative talent in between. It will meet online, via Zoom. For more information and to book a place, click the link providedHosted by - Retina UK