Professionals’ Conference
Friday 8 July 2022

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The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference will be held in-person and online on Friday 8 July 2022 and will look at what our community has told us they need in terms of support from the charity and health sectors.

You will hear the outcome from our sight loss survey and hear from members of our community about the support they have received from Retina UK following a referral by professionals. There will also be the opportunity to visit exhibitors and a lunch bag will be provided (for those attending in person). It is free to attend.

The venue for the conference is the Macdonald Burlington Hotel on New Street in Birmingham. The hotel is directly opposite the exit from New Street station, and a short walk from both Snow Hill and Moor Street stations. There is also a tram stop outside.

We know that travelling to our conference is not feasible for everyone, so a hybrid approach will offer the best of both worlds. The conference will be streamed via Zoom directly from the venue in Birmingham, including the ability to ask questions†.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points

We are really excited to announce that this year we will be able to offer CPD points for delegates attending the Professionals’ Conference, whether it be in person, or online (the number of points awarded are currently under discussion).

Outline programme*

10.00am

Welcome and introduction
Tina Garvey, CE Retina UK

10.15am

The views and experiences of people affected by inherited sight loss – Retina UK 2022 survey findings
Tina Garvey, Retina UK

10.55am

Break

11.10am

Discover Wellbeing: Understand how you can empower those living with inherited sight loss to better manage the emotional impacts of their condition
Dr Mhairi Thurston, Abertay University; Jon Manning, Arthur Ellis; Denise Rawden, Retina UK

12.05pm

Networking lunch and exhibition stands

1.05pm

Welcome back

1.10pm

How Retina UK can help you and those you support
Denise Rawden, Retina UK

2.00pm

Break

2.15pm

Types of inherited sight loss – features, impact and current research
Samantha de Silva, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

3.15pm

Q&A

3.30pm

Thank you and close

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Professionals' Conference 2022

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†If you are attending remotely, it will not be possible to ask your question in person.
*Note that this programme is subject to change.