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Belfast Local Peer Support Group
Thursday 12 June, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Online - Come and join Kim, Annmarie and the Belfast Bumpers Group for a social catch up and to hear from our guest speaker Ann-Marie Houston.
National Three Peaks Challenge 2025
The iconic National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.
National Three Peaks Challenge 2025
The iconic National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.
Webinar: Maximising your income – Social security support
Information about social security eligibility, highlighting the key benefits for people living with sight loss and top tips when completing your applications,
Gene therapy treatment Luxturna accepted for use in Scotland
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.
Welsh Three Peaks Challenge 2025
Support Retina UK and take on three of the highest, most iconic peaks in Wales within 24 hours, with The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge.
e-Newsletter – February 2023
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.
Meet a Researcher: Dr Jenny Dewing
Jenny Dewing is a postdoctoral researcher working on a Retina UK-funded project with Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka at the University of Southampton.
Leaflet: Are you supporting someone with inherited sight loss
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.