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There are only 2 days left of Retina UK’s Big Give Christmas Challenge! 😯
If you are considering donating, the Big Give Christmas Challenge is the perfect way to make your donation as it will be doubled - at no extra cost to you: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
If you are considering donating, the Big Give Christmas Challenge is the perfect way to make your donation as it will be doubled - at no extra cost to you: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
There are only 2 days left of Retina UK’s Big Give Christmas Challenge! 😯
If you are considering donating, the Big Give Christmas Challenge is the perfect way to make your donation as it will be doubled - at no extra cost to you: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
If you are considering donating, the Big Give Christmas Challenge is the perfect way to make your donation as it will be doubled - at no extra cost to you: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
We are past the halfway point of the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
We are so grateful for all your support so far so let’s keep it going and reach our record-breaking target! 💷
Please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO. 🙏
Thank you!
We are so grateful for all your support so far so let’s keep it going and reach our record-breaking target! 💷
Please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO. 🙏
Thank you!
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are past the halfway point of the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
We are so grateful for all your support so far so let’s keep it going and reach our record-breaking target! 💷
Please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO. 🙏
Thank you!
We are so grateful for all your support so far so let’s keep it going and reach our record-breaking target! 💷
Please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO. 🙏
Thank you!
Double your donation today - at no extra cost to you!
Could you make a festive donation to Retina UK? We have made a fantastic start, but we still need your help! 🫵
Double your generous donation today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
#BigGive
Could you make a festive donation to Retina UK? We have made a fantastic start, but we still need your help! 🫵
Double your generous donation today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
#BigGive
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Double your donation today - at no extra cost to you!
Could you make a festive donation to Retina UK? We have made a fantastic start, but we still need your help! 🫵
Double your generous donation today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
#BigGive
Could you make a festive donation to Retina UK? We have made a fantastic start, but we still need your help! 🫵
Double your generous donation today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
#BigGive
Day 3 is here. We have been blown away by all of your support so far! 🙏
The #BigGive Christmas Challenge is the largest match-funding campaign in the UK and it gives charities like us an opportunity to raise vital funds so please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
The #BigGive Christmas Challenge is the largest match-funding campaign in the UK and it gives charities like us an opportunity to raise vital funds so please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Day 3 is here. We have been blown away by all of your support so far! 🙏
The #BigGive Christmas Challenge is the largest match-funding campaign in the UK and it gives charities like us an opportunity to raise vital funds so please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
The #BigGive Christmas Challenge is the largest match-funding campaign in the UK and it gives charities like us an opportunity to raise vital funds so please donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
It is Day 2 of Retina UK’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Donations through the Big Give will be doubled, which is vital for charities like us to raise as much funding as we possibly can.
To donate, please use this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
Thank you!
Donations through the Big Give will be doubled, which is vital for charities like us to raise as much funding as we possibly can.
To donate, please use this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
Thank you!
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It is Day 2 of Retina UK’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Donations through the Big Give will be doubled, which is vital for charities like us to raise as much funding as we possibly can.
To donate, please use this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
Thank you!
Donations through the Big Give will be doubled, which is vital for charities like us to raise as much funding as we possibly can.
To donate, please use this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
Thank you!
We’re live! The Retina UK Big Give Christmas Challenge is on, and we need your support to hit our biggest target yet. Until 9 Dec at midday, all donations will be doubled—twice the impact! 💷
Give on #GivingTuesday: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO
Give on #GivingTuesday: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We’re live! The Retina UK Big Give Christmas Challenge is on, and we need your support to hit our biggest target yet. Until 9 Dec at midday, all donations will be doubled—twice the impact! 💷
Give on #GivingTuesday: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO
Give on #GivingTuesday: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO
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What a lovely day at #SomersetHouse in #London with Ambustum.co.uk and @retinauk.bsky.social Peer Support Group. Lots of #Blind peeps making #Candles. What could possibly go wrong. Nothing as it happens😊 #RetinaUK50
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
What a lovely day at #SomersetHouse in #London with Ambustum.co.uk and @retinauk.bsky.social Peer Support Group. Lots of #Blind peeps making #Candles. What could possibly go wrong. Nothing as it happens😊 #RetinaUK50
In "Seeing Into the Future", comedian Chris McCausland reflects on how innovations like AI and assistive tech could change everyday life for people with vision loss.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In "Seeing Into the Future", comedian Chris McCausland reflects on how innovations like AI and assistive tech could change everyday life for people with vision loss.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
You can watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ms0q/chris-mccausland-seeing-into-the-future.
This month, we’re shining a light on husband-and-wife duo Colin and Linda, who run the Isle of Wight Peer Support Group. Colin is also a trustee at Retina UK, and together they’ve organised multiple fundraising events in support of our work.
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This month, we’re shining a light on husband-and-wife duo Colin and Linda, who run the Isle of Wight Peer Support Group. Colin is also a trustee at Retina UK, and together they’ve organised multiple fundraising events in support of our work.
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
We’re so grateful for volunteers like Colin and Linda! 💙
Retina UK joins the #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge! From 2–9 Dec, all donations via Big Give will be doubled.
Help fund vital, ground-breaking medical research.
Please donate during the campaign here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
Help fund vital, ground-breaking medical research.
Please donate during the campaign here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Retina UK joins the #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge! From 2–9 Dec, all donations via Big Give will be doubled.
Help fund vital, ground-breaking medical research.
Please donate during the campaign here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
Help fund vital, ground-breaking medical research.
Please donate during the campaign here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005AYLiYAO.
SparingVision have announced that they have dosed the first human patients in their phase 1 clinical trial for SPVN20, a gene-agnostic treatment for RP.
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
November 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
SparingVision have announced that they have dosed the first human patients in their phase 1 clinical trial for SPVN20, a gene-agnostic treatment for RP.
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
Read more: https://retinauk.org.uk/news/flipping-the-switch-on-rp-sparingvision-doses-patients-in-their-first-in-human-clinical-trial-for-spvn20/
Double your donation to Retina UK in the Big Give Christmas Challenge starting 2 Dec 2025 at midday! 🎁❄️
Learn more: retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/biggive/.
If you plan to support us, contact 01280 815900 or [email protected] for a reminder. 💙
Learn more: retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/biggive/.
If you plan to support us, contact 01280 815900 or [email protected] for a reminder. 💙
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Double your donation to Retina UK in the Big Give Christmas Challenge starting 2 Dec 2025 at midday! 🎁❄️
Learn more: retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/biggive/.
If you plan to support us, contact 01280 815900 or [email protected] for a reminder. 💙
Learn more: retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/biggive/.
If you plan to support us, contact 01280 815900 or [email protected] for a reminder. 💙
Moorfields Eye Hospital hosts a Coffee Hour with Dr Paul Nderitu on Thu 20 Nov 2025, 3–4pm at Coffee Junction, London N1. Hear about his AI research for early detection of diabetic eye disease, ask questions, and share views.
You can find more info here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/events/
You can find more info here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/events/
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Moorfields Eye Hospital hosts a Coffee Hour with Dr Paul Nderitu on Thu 20 Nov 2025, 3–4pm at Coffee Junction, London N1. Hear about his AI research for early detection of diabetic eye disease, ask questions, and share views.
You can find more info here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/events/
You can find more info here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/events/
Today's #TopTechTuesday spotlights Chamelo smart sunglasses with electrochromic lenses that instantly tint at the press of a button, or automatically. Practical, customisable features include light control and integrated audio.
Listen to a summary: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
Listen to a summary: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today's #TopTechTuesday spotlights Chamelo smart sunglasses with electrochromic lenses that instantly tint at the press of a button, or automatically. Practical, customisable features include light control and integrated audio.
Listen to a summary: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
Listen to a summary: https://retinauk.org.uk/resource/toptechtuesday/
Tune in to BBC One at 12:45pm to enjoy our BBC Lifeline Appeal! 📺
This afternoon, Retina UK and some of our wonderful supporters will be featured on the BBC.
This is a very proud moment for us, during our special 50th anniversary year and we hope that you can tune in and kindly spread the word. 💙
This afternoon, Retina UK and some of our wonderful supporters will be featured on the BBC.
This is a very proud moment for us, during our special 50th anniversary year and we hope that you can tune in and kindly spread the word. 💙
November 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Tune in to BBC One at 12:45pm to enjoy our BBC Lifeline Appeal! 📺
This afternoon, Retina UK and some of our wonderful supporters will be featured on the BBC.
This is a very proud moment for us, during our special 50th anniversary year and we hope that you can tune in and kindly spread the word. 💙
This afternoon, Retina UK and some of our wonderful supporters will be featured on the BBC.
This is a very proud moment for us, during our special 50th anniversary year and we hope that you can tune in and kindly spread the word. 💙
Today is the day! The #RetinaUK #BBC #Lifeline appeal will be going live at 12.45pm🥳. This is a great opportunity for our charity to gain the exposure we need to continue our vital work. Please tune in today to make this appeal as much of a success it can be. We are grateful for your support.
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The #RetinaUK #BBC #Lifeline Appeal will be going live tomorrow at 12.45pm! 😀 Every single person who tunes in will be making a massive difference in spreading the word about the great work we do that Retina UK 🧑💻. Please tell your friends, family and loved ones to make the appeal a great success.
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Join us for an “Ask the Expert” webinar with Prof Marcela Votruba, Professor of Ophthalmology at Cardiff University and Consultant at University Hospital Wales, where she leads the genetic eye clinic.
Register now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/webinar-ask-the-expert-with-professor-marcela-votruba/
Register now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/webinar-ask-the-expert-with-professor-marcela-votruba/
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join us for an “Ask the Expert” webinar with Prof Marcela Votruba, Professor of Ophthalmology at Cardiff University and Consultant at University Hospital Wales, where she leads the genetic eye clinic.
Register now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/webinar-ask-the-expert-with-professor-marcela-votruba/
Register now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/webinar-ask-the-expert-with-professor-marcela-votruba/
Breaking news from the Sahara - they have done it! 🏜️
Over the past week, 16 incredible Retina UK supporters conquered the desert, raising an amazing £40,000 (including offline gifts)! We are so grateful to them for their inspiring efforts, which will make such a huge difference for our community 💙
Over the past week, 16 incredible Retina UK supporters conquered the desert, raising an amazing £40,000 (including offline gifts)! We are so grateful to them for their inspiring efforts, which will make such a huge difference for our community 💙
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Breaking news from the Sahara - they have done it! 🏜️
Over the past week, 16 incredible Retina UK supporters conquered the desert, raising an amazing £40,000 (including offline gifts)! We are so grateful to them for their inspiring efforts, which will make such a huge difference for our community 💙
Over the past week, 16 incredible Retina UK supporters conquered the desert, raising an amazing £40,000 (including offline gifts)! We are so grateful to them for their inspiring efforts, which will make such a huge difference for our community 💙
We'll be exhibiting at #SightVillage London on the 18 and 19 November!
You'll be able to meet us in person and find out more about what we offer. Pre-registration is available and recommended by calling 0121 803 5313 or by emailing [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
You'll be able to meet us in person and find out more about what we offer. Pre-registration is available and recommended by calling 0121 803 5313 or by emailing [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We'll be exhibiting at #SightVillage London on the 18 and 19 November!
You'll be able to meet us in person and find out more about what we offer. Pre-registration is available and recommended by calling 0121 803 5313 or by emailing [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
You'll be able to meet us in person and find out more about what we offer. Pre-registration is available and recommended by calling 0121 803 5313 or by emailing [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
RNIB is running a 20-min anonymous survey on how people listen, enjoy, and what could improve.
Closes 24 Nov 2025.
Your feedback shapes RNIB Connect Radio.
Take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT3GTJC or call Nicola 07736 462071. Questions? [email protected] / 0303 123 9999
Closes 24 Nov 2025.
Your feedback shapes RNIB Connect Radio.
Take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT3GTJC or call Nicola 07736 462071. Questions? [email protected] / 0303 123 9999
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
RNIB is running a 20-min anonymous survey on how people listen, enjoy, and what could improve.
Closes 24 Nov 2025.
Your feedback shapes RNIB Connect Radio.
Take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT3GTJC or call Nicola 07736 462071. Questions? [email protected] / 0303 123 9999
Closes 24 Nov 2025.
Your feedback shapes RNIB Connect Radio.
Take part: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT3GTJC or call Nicola 07736 462071. Questions? [email protected] / 0303 123 9999
On Sunday, 16th November exactly one week today, #RetinaUK will be live on #BBC with our #Lifeline appeal 📺. We are so excited to have this opoprtunity to showcase the work we do and spread awareness of our cause. If you have 10 minutes to spare, please tune in to make the appeal a great success 🧑💻.
November 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On Sunday, 16th November exactly one week today, #RetinaUK will be live on #BBC with our #Lifeline appeal 📺. We are so excited to have this opoprtunity to showcase the work we do and spread awareness of our cause. If you have 10 minutes to spare, please tune in to make the appeal a great success 🧑💻.
🎃 This Halloween… it’s time to face your fears! 🪂
Think you’re brave enough to jump from 13,000 feet? Our Spring Skydive takes place in March, but now’s the perfect time to book your place and start fundraising for Retina UK.
Sign up now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/spring-skydive-2026/
Think you’re brave enough to jump from 13,000 feet? Our Spring Skydive takes place in March, but now’s the perfect time to book your place and start fundraising for Retina UK.
Sign up now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/spring-skydive-2026/
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎃 This Halloween… it’s time to face your fears! 🪂
Think you’re brave enough to jump from 13,000 feet? Our Spring Skydive takes place in March, but now’s the perfect time to book your place and start fundraising for Retina UK.
Sign up now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/spring-skydive-2026/
Think you’re brave enough to jump from 13,000 feet? Our Spring Skydive takes place in March, but now’s the perfect time to book your place and start fundraising for Retina UK.
Sign up now: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/spring-skydive-2026/
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 2025 🌟
This month, we shine a spotlight on Simon Lakin, who is part of our email helpline team. Simon’s support helps our community feel heard and supported every day.
We're so grateful for volunteers like Simon! 🙌💙
This month, we shine a spotlight on Simon Lakin, who is part of our email helpline team. Simon’s support helps our community feel heard and supported every day.
We're so grateful for volunteers like Simon! 🙌💙
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 2025 🌟
This month, we shine a spotlight on Simon Lakin, who is part of our email helpline team. Simon’s support helps our community feel heard and supported every day.
We're so grateful for volunteers like Simon! 🙌💙
This month, we shine a spotlight on Simon Lakin, who is part of our email helpline team. Simon’s support helps our community feel heard and supported every day.
We're so grateful for volunteers like Simon! 🙌💙