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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.

Inflammation and retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa: Can lessons learned in the lab help us identify treatments in the clinic?

• Webinar
• Video

The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Would you like to help shape Retina UK’s future? Do you want to ensure decision-makers understand the impact of inherited sight loss? If so we’d love to hear from you.

• News

James Birtley is a Retina UK supporter and volunteer who is living with retinitis pigmentosa. He is also a scientist with a particular interest in the structure of proteins, the complex molecules that form the building blocks of our bodies.

• News

Saturday 25 July, 12.00pm - 4.00pm - In-person - Please come and join facilitator Perm Bhachu and the group for their latest in-person social catch up over lunch at The Old House at Home pub in Harborne.

• Local Peer Support Group

Saturday 25 July 2026, 12.30pm - 4.30pm - Via Zoom - Come and join facilitator James Birtley and the Berkshire group for their in-person Summer social catch up over lunch at Bill's restaurant in Reading.

• Local Peer Support Group

During Loneliness Awareness Week, we're hosting a special webinar to address the challenges faced by individuals with sight loss when it comes to travel and mobility.

• Webinar
• Audio
• Video

Join us for an inspiring webinar where four artists share their creative passions and journey with sight loss.

• Webinar
• Audio
• Video

Join Lauren as she chats with Paula McGrath, Deputy CEO of Retina UK, about the 2025 Sight Loss Survey

• Podcast
• Audio