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RECORDING: Professionals’ Conference – 8 July 2022

A recording of the Retina UK Professionals' Conference on 8 July 2022. The Conference was held at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham and also online.

The cover of the Summer 2022 edition of Look Forward

Look Forward – Summer 2022 – Issue 177

We’re all still buzzing from our recent conferences. We do hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. If you weren’t able to join us, then you can watch or listen to the recordings on our website.

Why genes matter

Genes exist inside all the cells that make up your body. They contain genetic code (DNA) and provide instructions for constructing proteins, which are the building blocks of our bodies and perform a huge variety of roles.

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Genetic counselling

Genetic counsellors are specially trained healthcare professionals with extensive scientific knowledge who spend time talking to families living with inherited conditions.

Meet our community: Simon Lakin

Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.

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Webinar: Getting involved with Retina UK, the value of volunteering

Explore the value of volunteering with the Retina UK team, listen as they share their thoughts on volunteering and the benefits it’s brought them. From raising their self esteem and confidence, to securing employment.

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Webinar: Low vision services, aids and equipment

Join us and the Low Vision Team from Focus Birmingham talk about how you can access your local low vision service, the benefits of a low vision assessment and see some of the equipment that can be provided to you.