Retina UK
Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them.
We support anyone with the following visual impairments: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rod Cone dystrophy, Cone Rod dystrophy, Choroideremia, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease.
Our helpline is operated by volunteers all directly affected with a genetic eye disorder, who genuinely understand the issues faced with daily living.
Talk and Support – For people who prefer a regular call from someone who is affected with inherited sight loss and can offer a listening ear, provide information, hints and tips.
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Denise Rawden
- Contact position
- Information and Support Manager
- Telephone
-
0300 111 4000 (helpline)
- services@retinauk.org.uk
- Website
- Retina UK
- Notes
Charity number: 1153851
Local Offer
- Local Offer description
In addition, the UK Care Pathway for People with RP - is a good guide to the various issues that someone newly diagnosed with RP may be experiencing.
- Contact name
- Helpline
- Contact telephone
- 0300 111 4000
- Contact email
- services@retinauk.org.uk
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