e-Newsletter April 2024
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National Peer Support Group
Tuesday 25 March 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for our Spring meeting where we are delighted to welcome back guest speaker Paul Ashurst, Founder of AbleNet UK.
Women’s Peer Support Group
Thursday 6 March, 7.00pm - 8.30pm - via Zoom - To celebrate International Women's Day come and join facilitator Yvette Chivers for the launch meeting of our new Women's Peer Support Group.
Buckinghamshire Local Peer Support Group
Thursday 27 February, 12.00pm - In-person - Please come and join us for a social catch up over lunch at The White Hart pub in Aylesbury town centre.
Manchester Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 15 March 2025, 1.00pm - 3.00pm - In-person - Come and join Rachael and the group for their latest social get together at The Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester.
Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils ‘Cut it back’ campaign
TPT and Sight Loss Councils: Cut it back campaign
Genetic testing
Genetic testing, usually via a blood sample, is used to try and identify which gene contains the fault that is causing an individual’s sight loss.
Meet our volunteers: Martin Hills
Martin started volunteering for Retina UK in 2014 after retiring as a Chartered Civil Engineer.
Diagnosis and beyond
Making yourself aware of the what you are entitled to, and understanding the diagnosis pathway for inherited sight loss, will put you in a stronger position to seek better support.
Inflatable Assault Courses 2025
With various events to choose from in 2025, these hugely popular events are back for another year! Round up your friends, family members and colleagues and join #TeamRetinaUK for a fun day out!