Local support groups
Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.
Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.
Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting.
Find out more about our support groups, including telephone groups and those for working age and young people. There are also online support groups specific to particular types of macular disease. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.
Nottingham Support Group
Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3pm. at My Sight Notts
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Oldham Support Group
Meet on the second Wednesday of the month (except August) from 1pm to 2.30pm at The Link Centre
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Omagh Support Group
Meets First Wednesday of every month from 11-1pm (Next Meeting Wednesday 6 September) at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex
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Oswestry Support Group
Group meets on the third Friday of each month 2-4pm. at The Tankard
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Oxford Support Group
Quarterly. Feb May Aug Nov 10.30AM winter 2.30PM summer. Last Thursday of the month. quarterly at North Oxford Association
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Perth Support Group
Meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 10.15am-12Midday at Vision PK
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Peterborough Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month, 2pm-4pm at St Peter and All Souls Community Centre
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Plymouth Support Group
Monthly 1st Wednesday 1.45 - 4.00pm at Lower Hall of Abbey Hall
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Portishead Support Group
Last Thursday of each month 2-4pm at The Folk Hall
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Preston Support Group
Meets First Wednesday of every month from 1030-12.15 at Central Methodist Church
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Prestwich Support Group
Meet on the first Wednesday of the month 2pm-4pm at Prestwich Methodist Church
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Reading Support Group
Last Wednesday of the following months at 2pm - 4pm Feb, Apr, June, July, Aug, Sep, Nov at Abbey Baptist Church
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