Retina UK

This is a recording of a video held on Thursday 18 May. The full video recording can be found on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3m1wWmQ8bIE https://youtu.be/3m1wWmQ8bIE We are excited to be joined by Hair Stylist Anna Cofone to explore all things hair and scalp care. Anna is a session hairstylist with 20 years experience working in the fashion and music industry. Anna worked for 6 years on...

Our volunteers are highly valued members of the Retina UK team and their roles are essential to help support and enable people affected by inherited sight loss to live fulfilling lives. Download the Volunteer Impact Report in PDF format

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit  www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving  to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

This webinar was first shown on Thursday 13 April 2023. A recording including the video content is available on our YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/9_DeX0Q3wYE . Explore the value of volunteering with the Retina UK team, listen as they share their thoughts on volunteering and the benefits it’s brought them. From raising their self esteem and confidence, to securing employment Our speakers will...

The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0f8vnvm/blind-faith⁠ This documentary highlights a really significant and concerning issue that impacts families living with rare diseases, including inherited si...

This webinar was first shown on Thursday 23 March 2023. A recording including the video content is available on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0rjqHsz7EU4 . Join us and the Low Vision Team from Focus Birmingham talk about how you can access your local low vision service, the benefits of a low vision assessment and see some of the equipment that can be provided to you.

This is the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, Look Forward - Spring 2023 (Issue 17o). You can download a copy in PDF and Word format on the Retina UK website: RetinaUK.org.uk/publications .

Kate Arkell, Research Development Manager at Retina UK hosts this edition alongside Dr Madina Kara, Director of Research and Innovation at Fight for Sight. They are joined by Prof Graeme Black and Prof Alison Hardcastle. Graeme is Professor of Genetics and Ophthalmology at Manchester Uni, and a consultant ophthalmologist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. He is the original lead investigator of the...

This webinar was originally broadcast on 23 February 2023.  It is also available in video format on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/lcMpSSdxWuU .  Following the success of our last round of ‘Ask the Expert’ Webinars, we will be holding three more throughout 2023.  Our first Expert is Simon Keightley, a consultant ophthalmic surgeon and Director of Examinations for the Internat...

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

Webinar: Supporting Retina UK And What it Can Do For You  Originally broadcast on 26th January 2023.   “It’s given me the boost in life I wanted and made me think I’m able to go on and achieve so much more.”   Retina UK supporters Chris and Caryn, as well as our very own Information and Support Coordinator Mark Baxter share their thoughts on fundraising and the physical and emotiona...

A chat with our founder, Lynda Cantor MBE and our (former) Head of Fundraising, Deborah Laing.

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

This content was recorded during a Retina UK webinar on Thursday 8 December 2022. You can watch the full version, which includes slides, on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/U8T9cAJIsqU . This webinar aims to equip you with knowledge of social security eligibility, highlighting the key benefits for people living with sight loss, top tips when completing your applications and details of what yo...

This content was recorded during a Retina UK Information Event on Tuesday 6 December 2022. You can watch the full version, which includes slides, on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gER4y7e9T14 . We welcome you to join us for our virtual information event for the Oxfordshire area.   This is a great opportunity to:   hear from our speakers about the latest in medical research for IRD...

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

Last year, with your help, we raised an incredible £53,752, which made great strides in helping our medical research recover from the pandemic. But we can’t stop now. So, we have put a renewed focus on our research, and have developed a new strategy that will look at treatments for all. The Big Give Christmas Challenge couldn’t have come at a better time to help us push on with our new research st...

This is the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, Look Forward - Winter 2022 (Issue 178). You can download a copy in PDF and Word format on the Retina UK website: www. RetinaUK.org.uk/publications .

This content was recorded during a Retina UK webinar on Wednesday 9 November 2022. You can watch the full version, which includes slides, on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K5Dr9O7FFb4 . With Christmas parties upon us, come and join Bhavini as she shares her top tips for selecting the right make up, The best way to apply and blend, how to shop for makeup and picking the right colours. Bhavin...

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

This content was recorded during a Retina UK webinar on Thursday 29 September 2022. You can watch the full version, which includes slides, on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YOyf3iLHK9Y . Retina UK recently launched an innovative course, Discover Wellbeing, to help those living with inherited sight loss develop an awareness of emotional wellbeing and practical skills to adapt to life’s ups a...

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

Hear from our Chief Executive, Tina Garvey and our Head of Fundraising, Deborah Laing, as they talk about our planned fundraising activity to the end of 2022. Useful links: Helpline - available Monday to Friday 9.30am - 9.30pm 0300 111 4000 | helpline@RetinaUK.org.uk The Raffle The Big Give Christmas Challenge Discover Wellbeing

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit www. RetinaUK.org.uk/regular-giving to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334.

A big  thank you to the Team from Euroglaze, Barnsley, for sharing how they benefitted from choosing Retina UK, as their Charity of the Year Partner.