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:

17th of April 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

24th of April 2025

Retina UK Peer Support Group for parents and carers (online)

Online Peer Support Group for the parents and carers of children with an inherited retinal dystrophy. 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

6th 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

9th of July 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

26th of November 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