E-Newsletter June 2024
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.
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Charities demand increase in benefits
Charities representing blind and partially sighted people are urging the UK Government to increase benefits in line with inflation rather than wages, when a decision is made at the end of the month.
Regular Giving
Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.
Parents and Carer’s Peer Support Group
Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person living with an inherited retinal dystrophy?
How we can support you in your role
Whether you are a professional looking for practical information for yourself, or practical or emotional support for your clients, online, by phone or face-to-face, we're here to help. All of our services are free to access and offered in a range of accessible formats.
Ocugen announce Phase 3 enrolment completion for OCU400, the largest gene agnostic therapy trial for RP
Biotechnology company Ocugen has announced the enrolment completion of their phase 3 clinical trial for OCU400.
Learning from your experiences
Thank you to all those who completed our recent Sight Loss Survey – almost 700 of you took the time to share your experiences.
Scotland Regional Peer Support Group
Saturday 12 September 2026, 11.00am - 4.00pm - In-person - *Cancelled* Apologies, but due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to postpone this Scotland Peer Support Group meet up until further notice.
Rose Earnshaw: An inspirational 8-year-old’s epic challenge
In August 2025, 8-year-old Rose Earnshaw is taking on a challenge like no other – completing 5 laps of her local village park (1 mile) every day throughout the month of August, in support of Retina UK’s vital work.
Talk & support service
Our Retina UK Talk & support service (formerly Telephone Befriending Service) links people who may be feeling isolated or lonely with a trained volunteer for regular contact.