Local peer support groups

Retina UK Local Peer Support Groups offer information and support via regular meetings and their own Facebook page.

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The Retina UK Local Peer Support Groups offer information and support via regular meetings and updates on their regional Retina UK Local Facebook pages.

In addition to these Peer Support Groups, Retina UK also runs various Information Days, Conferences etc. More information can be found on the Retina UK events page.

West Midlands

  • Next Meeting: TBA

East of Scotland

  • Next Meeting: TBA

Glasgow

  • Next Meeting: TBA

Hampshire

  • Next Meeting: TBA

Isle of Wight

  • Next Meeting: TBA

London

  • Next Meeting:  Saturday 25 September

Our speakers this time will be Renu Walia and Jonathan Ward. They will speak about the Managing sight Loss courses and the variety of sessions available and delivered.

Register for the London peer support local group

London Group virtual meeting
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Please ensure that you enter your phone number without any spaces.
If you have not been in touch with Retina UK before and you would like to receive updates from us, please indicate your preferences:
We will send you information about events, research, fundraising, appeals and our regular newsletters and updates. If you would like to change the way you hear from us, how we use your information or do not want to receive these updates – just email info@RetinaUK.org.uk, call 01280 821334 or write to us at Retina UK, Wharf House, Stratford Road, Buckingham, MK18 1TD. Your privacy is our priority. We promise to keep your details safe and will never sell them. Need extra reassurance? Our privacy policy explains all: www.retinauk.org.uk/privacy-policy.

Manchester

  • Next meeting Tuesday 5 October 

Come and join us for the first Peer Support Group for the Manchester area on Tuesday 5 October 2021 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm.  We have arranged for Dr Panos Sergouniotis, a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Manchester, to give an update on the latest research into Inherited Retinal Dystrophies. You will also be able to ask questions, and share experiences with other members of the group.

Register for the Manchester peer support local group

Manchester Group virtual meeting
e.g. Mr, Mrs, Ms etc.
Please ensure that you enter your phone number without any spaces.
If you have not been in touch with Retina UK before and you would like to receive updates from us, please indicate your preferences:
We will send you information about events, research, fundraising, appeals and our regular newsletters and updates. If you would like to change the way you hear from us, how we use your information or do not want to receive these updates – just email info@RetinaUK.org.uk, call 01280 821334 or write to us at Retina UK, Wharf House, Stratford Road, Buckingham, MK18 1TD. Your privacy is our priority. We promise to keep your details safe and will never sell them. Need extra reassurance? Our privacy policy explains all: www.retinauk.org.uk/privacy-policy.

Merseyside

  • Next Meeting:  TBA

Milton Keynes

  • Next meeting: TBA

Oxford

  • Next meeting: TBA

Somerset – in association with Somerset Sight

  • Next Meeting: TBA

We will be setting up new groups this year in Belfast, Kent, Manchester and South Wales.

For more information on Retina UK Support Groups please email Local@RetinaUK.org.uk.

Starting a Local Group

Are you interested in starting a local group in your region?

Please contact Clair our volunteer coordinator on 01280 821334 or by email volunteering@RetinaUK.org.uk.

Local Peer Support Facebook Groups

East Midlands
Isle of Wight
London
Northern Ireland
North East England
North West England
Scotland
South East England
South West England
Wales / Cymru
West Midlands