Charities demand increase in benefits
Charities representing blind and partially sighted people are urging the UK Government to increase benefits in line with inflation rather than wages, when a decision is made at the end of the month.
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Study of substances in blood suggests choroideremia is not just an isolated eye disease
Choroideremia is a rare genetic condition resulting in progressive sight loss in men.
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Skydiving
Various dates and locations available. Skydiving is an exhilarating experience, and you can do this while supporting our cause.
Research round-up, spring 2023
Progress towards treatments for inherited retinal conditions continues to gather pace and there’s been lots going on in the last few months, with more and more approaches being explored. This round-up gives a flavour of the variety of developments, including plenty that are not specific to a particular genetic fault.
Meet our community: Russ Stephenson
Russ was diagnosed with Choroideremia at the age of 11, after visiting caves in Spain and not being able to see anything.
Volunteer Impact Report
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.
e-Newsletter June 2023
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