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Retina UK local peer support groups: West Midlands

West Midlands Local Peer Support Group

Tuesday 21 April 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Via Zoom - Please come and join Perm and the group for their latest meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Barrie Lane, IT & Assistive Technology Trainer at the Beacon Centre for the Blind.

A week in the life of a researcher

On a typical week in the stem cell lab there are many different experiments going on. Different people work on their individual projects, but we often collaborate to share ideas and help each other.

Our Belfast group members

Information and support services

Whether you are looking for practical information or emotional support, online, by phone or face-to-face, we’re here to help.

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Therapy development updates

There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.

‘Talking’ Books Peer Support Group

‘Talking’ Books Peer Support Group

Wednesday 29 April 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitators Cindy & Jane for our second meeting with our guest speaker John Darker who will be sharing his love of audiobooks and knowledge around listening to them via Audible.

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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.

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Involving our community

Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.