Meet our Ambassador: Bhavini Makwana
Her work with us enables her to achieve her aim of empowering others living with similar conditions to her own.
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Meet our community: Bhavini Makwana
Bhavini was diagnosed with RP in 1997 aged 17. The consultant who confirmed her diagnosis told her that “there was no cure or treatment and she should prepare to go blind".
Children and young people
Different inherited sight loss conditions present noticeable symptoms at different times.
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.
Men’s Peer Support Group
Thursday 16 April 2026, 7.00pm - 8.30pm - via Zoom - Come and join Mark Baxter and the group for our latest Men's Peer Support Group online social catch up.
Manchester Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 9 May 2026, 12.30pm - 6.00pm - In-person - You are invited to join Rachael and the group for their latest in-person get together at The Freemount bar in Manchester followed by the Barrel of Laughs matinee show at the Frog & Bucket Comedy Club.
QAC Sight Village: North East
An unmissable event for people of all ages living with varying degrees of sight loss, professionals supporting and advising VIP's and for all businesses and other organisations wishing to improve their services for the visually impaired.
QAC Sight Village: Central – Eastside Rooms
An unmissable event for people of all ages living with varying degrees of sight loss, professionals supporting and advising VIP’s and for all businesses and other organisations wishing to improve their services for the visually impaired.
QAC Sight Village: Wales
An unmissable event for people of all ages living with varying degrees of sight loss, professionals supporting and advising VIP’s and for all businesses and other organisations wishing to improve their services for the visually impaired.