In this special episode of the Retina UK Podcast, we’re giving you an exclusive preview of our upcoming Professionals’ Conference and Annual Conference, taking place on 19–20 September 2025 in London and online.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, professional in the field, or someone living with inherited sight loss, our conferences offer something for everyone. Tune in to hear directly from some of our expert speakers as they share insights into their sessions, what to expect, and why you won’t want to miss out.

From the latest research updates to personal stories and practical advice for everyday life, this episode is your guide to two days of learning, connection, and community as we celebrate 50 years of Retina UK.

To find our more information and register for our conferences, please follow the links below:

Professionals' Conference: Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2025Annual Conference: Retina UK Annual Conference 2025

Join us for an insightful conversation about building a career while living with sight loss. This webinar is designed for young people navigating their future careers, offering real-life insights, practical tips, and inspiration from those who are currently there.

Hosted by Lauren Osborne-Lewis, this session features three brilliant guests – Ryan Taylor, Lauren Rawlinson, and Aysha Ahmed, who share their personal journeys into the world of work. They talk about the challenges they’ve faced, the strategies that helped them succeed, and the support that made a difference.

Whether you’re at school, thinking about college or university, or wondering about your first job, this webinar will give you the chance to hear from peers who understand the unique experiences of sight loss in the workplace.

If you would like support with your career, you can contact our Helpline on 0300 111 4000.

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK.

Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit https://retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821442

Look Forward newsletter from Retina UK - Spring 2013. Part of our 50th Anniversary archive.

In this episode of the Retina UK podcast, we're handing the mic to the team! Recorded during a recent staff meeting, this episode gives you the chance to meet the people behind the scenes at Retina UK. You'll hear from (almost) everyone on the team as they share a bit about who they are, what they do, and why they’re passionate about supporting those affected by inherited sight loss.

Hosted by Lauren, our Digital and Events Senior Coordinator, this episode offers a unique insight into the work that goes on across the charity; from events and communications to research and support services.

Whether you're already part of the Retina UK community or just getting to know us, this is a great opportunity to connect with the people working hard to make a difference every day.

This is the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, Look Forward - Summer 2025 (Issue 186). You can download a copy in PDF and Word format on the Retina UK website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RetinaUK.org.uk/resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Contents in this edition are as follows:

• Help us to mark our 50th anniversary
• Win up to £1,000 cash in our annual raffle
• Register now for our flagship event of the year
• Looking for clarity with genetic testing
• Our 2024 in numbers
• How genetic testing can support research
• Annual General Meeting notice
• Support our anniversary appeal
• Get involved in our anniversary year
• Congratulations to our 2025 TCS London Marathon
• Paid advertisements: New OrCam Read 3
• Dates for your diary
• Thank you
• Register now for our Professionals' Conference
• Spotlight on the Belfast 'Bumpers'
• Support our work

Find out more about the difference we made in 2024.

This report is also available in PDF and plain text (Word) formats on the Retina UK website: RetinaUK.org.uk/resource/impact-report-2024/

In this episode, we're joined by two of our wonderful volunteers, Kim and Annemarie. They chat with our Communications Manager, Jane, about their experiences with sight loss, what inspired them to volunteer with Retina UK, whilst also discussing what volunteering means to them . They also talk about all the exciting things they get up to in their peer support group meetings.

We hope you enjoy the conversation!

We know a lot of people are concerned about the proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) that were announced at the end of March.  Much of the proposal forms part of a wider consultation with the Department for Work and Pensions.Hear from our Special Project Lead, Matthew Carr, in this webinar about Influencing with Retina UK to learn more about the proposals, Retina UK’s position and how you can make sure your voice is heard by your MP and in the consultation.  Matt also talks about different ways that you engage with politicians on both a local and a national level.

The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK.

Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit https://retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ to sign up, or, if you prefer, call us on 01280 821442