e-Newsletter January 2024
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Discover Wellbeing
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.
e-Newsletter April 2024
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.
A fond farewell and a warm welcome
After more than 10 years of service as Chair of the Board of Trustees, Don Grocott has retired.
Virtual TCS London Marathon
Back for 2023, the virtual TCS London Marathon lets you join our team close to home and get your marathon medal!
Meet our supporters: James Clubb
James was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2020 when he took part in the first ever Virtual London Marathon. He talks about his experience and his motivation.
Gene Therapy improves functional measures in XLRP
Beacon Therapeutics announced positive results from their phase 2 gene therapy trial for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) caused by mutations in the RPGR gene.
New ‘vision’ and identity sight loss charities
The collective partnership of eight of the leading charities in the sight loss sector, known for the last three years as the VI Charity Sector Partnership, has re-launched under a new identity of the ‘Vision Partnership’ with a re-invigorated purpose and new strategic focus.
Genetic counselling
Genetic counsellors are specially trained healthcare professionals with extensive scientific knowledge who spend time talking to families living with inherited conditions.
New Young Persons Project from Retina UK
We are proud to launch our new Young Persons Project, which will play a significant role in providing impactful and timely support for young people with inherited sight loss and mental health challenges, across the UK.