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RP Awareness Month – Paul’s Story

During RP awareness month, Paul Bacon has shared how his diagnosis has impacted his life and shared messages about how non visually impaired people can support those living with inherited sight loss. To learn more about inherited sight loss please take the time to read Paul's story.

For professionals

Information for healthcare professionals: Genetic testing and counselling in inherited retinal disease

Types of genetic testing

This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing

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Genetic counselling

Genetic counsellors are specially trained healthcare professionals with extensive scientific knowledge who spend time talking to families living with inherited conditions.

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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Collective support from Sight Loss Charities

The cost-of-living crisis is having a major impact on the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Many people are becoming increasingly concerned about how they will make ends meet. Sight Loss Charities have come together as between us we can offer help and support.