Wales Council of the Blind

Retina UK Peer Support Groups

Description: 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.

Email: vlewis23@talktalk.net

Telephone: 01792 862030

Weblink: https://retinauk.org.uk/information-support/retina-uk-local-peer-support-groups/

Type: Support Group

Coverage: UK-wide

Provider: Retina UK

Last Updated: 24th of April 2023

Events associated with this service:

24th of July 2025

Retina UK peer support group - 'Talking Travel' (online)

The guest speaker will be an experienced vi traveller who will talk about her personal sight loss journey and her travels around the world. To find out more and book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - Retina UK

29th of July 2025

Retina UK - National Peer Support Group Meeting (online)

The speaker will be Emma Scott, Director of Commissioning and Editorial at Calibre Audio. For more information and to book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - Retina UK

30th of July 2025

Retina UK's Men's Peer Support Group (online)

They are 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.

Hosted by - Retina UK

7th of August 2025

Retina UK Young Adults Peer Support Group (online)

Retina UK's Young Adults Peer Support Group provides a welcoming, safe and friendly opportunity for young adults with inherited sight loss aged 18 to 30 to meet up to share experiences, tips and information. To find out more and book a place, click the link provided.

Hosted by - Retina UK