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Living with macular disease and its emotional impact the focus of February webinars
Latest news, posted 3 February 2022
Our regular webinars return in February, focusing on people’s experiences of living with macular disease and the wider emotional impact of sight loss.
Ways you can Beat Macular Disease
Latest news, posted 3 February 2022
There are lots of ways you can help Beat Macular Disease, but many you may not have considered. Find out what you can do to help find a cure.
'Without the befriending service, it would be very depressing for so many people'
Latest news, posted 11 February 2022
At 98 years of age, Barbara Hogg is showing no signs of slowing down in her role as a befriender.
Campaign urges NHS Trusts to improve communication with sight loss patients
Latest news, posted 23 February 2022
A coalition of charities, including the Macular Society, is calling for urgent, simple steps to be taken following a review of the NHS's Accessible Information Standard (AIS) so all patients receive the same quality of care.
Genetic researcher shines spotlight on ‘first of its kind’ project for Rare Disease Day
Latest news, posted 25 February 2022
Genetic researcher Dr Jamie Ellingford will be revealing all about his latest research, which hopes to find answers to why people develop macular dystrophies.
Researchers call for support from patients
Latest news, posted 1 March 2022
Researchers are looking for patients with wet and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to take part in two separate studies.
'Get technically savvy' – top advice from people living with macular disease
Latest news, posted 3 March 2022
Three people who have been living with macular disease for more than 10 years have shared their top pieces of advice for others receiving a diagnosis.
New support group offers a chance to share experience and information
Latest news, posted 3 March 2022
A new support group for people living with Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy has been welcomed by patients living with the condition.
Employment and sight loss - tips and advice for jobseekers
Latest news, posted 9 March 2022
While it can take someone who is visually impaired twice as long to find work, employment advisors have shared their tips for jobseekers with sight loss.
Mum takes macular disease fight into the boxing ring
Latest news, posted 23 March 2022
A mother of two spent 12 weeks transforming from her profession as an ice cream seller into a boxer, as she staged her own fight against macular disease.