Our groups offer a warm, supportive space for people with macular disease, their families and friends. They’re a welcoming and compassionate place a find support, build confidence and connect with others. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.

Before attending any group for the first time, please call our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. They’ll be able to confirm that your group is meeting in person or by telephone.

Find your local support group

Redbridge Support Group

Please call Regional Manager Shalini on 07824 330 951 before attending this group for the first time. Group venue is currently at capacity at Salvation Army Woodford Corps

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Redhill Support Group

Meet on the second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Redhill Methodist Church

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Retford Support Group

Group meets on the First Thursday of each month from 10am until 11.30am. No meeting in January. at Goodwin Hall

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Romsey Support Group

Meet First Friday of the month 1.30 to 3.30pm at Carers Together

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Rotherham Support Group

in person meeting - second Wednesday of the month between 1pm - 2.30pm conference call every Wednesday 2pm - 3pm (except second Wednesday when meeting in person) at Tesco Community Room

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Royal Glamorgan Hospital Support Group

No meeting in January 2025

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Ruthin Support Group

First meeting 10 November 2022 Meets second Thursday of the month 11am - 1pm at Canolfan Naylor Leyland Centre

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Sale Support Group

First Monday of the month, from 10.30 to 11.30am at Amphora Cafe

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Saltash Support Group

Meets First Thursday of every month from 10.30 to 12 noon at Saltash United Football Club

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Sandwell Support Group

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30am - 1pm at Sandwell Visually Impaired, West Bromwich Town Hall

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Scarborough Support Group

Second Tuesday of each month, 10am-12pm, except August. at Scarborough Library & Information Centre

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Scunthorpe Support Group

Monthly 4th Monday. 10.00am-noon at Scunthorpe Central Library

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Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting. 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

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.

Friendly support

Other support services

We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends, to help people keep their independence.

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Online condition-specific groups

Join an online community of people with the same type of macular disease as you, share experiences and learn something new.