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Be a souper-star and raise funds whilst having lunch for #TeamRetinaUK

The Big Half is a vibrant, inclusive half marathon with a fun, festival atmosphere and you could be taking part with #TeamRetinaUK!

• Run
• London

Did you know May is National Walking Month? As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're exploring the power of movement.

• Webinar

We have created Discover Wellbeing to help people affected by inherited sight loss to develop an awareness of emotional wellbeing and the practical skills to adapt to life’s ups and downs.

In 2014 we funded an exciting new collaborative project. The UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium (UKIRDC) Project brought together the four largest research groups in the UK specialising in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs).

Prof Dominic Ffytche will provide an explanation of what Charles Bonnet Syndrome is, the science behind it, and share some potential coping strategies for people who experience visual hallucinations.

• Webinar
• Video

These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.

Information about social security eligibility, highlighting the key benefits for people living with sight loss and top tips when completing your applications,

• Webinar
• Audio
• Video

Retina UK is delighted that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted the gene therapy Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for ongoing use by the NHS in Scotland.

• News
• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)

A guide for professionals. Retina UK is a national charity. We offer information and support to people affected by inherited sight loss to enable them to lead better lives today and fund medical research to accelerate the search for treatments for the future. We also support professionals working with them.

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• Audio
• Written