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

Bideford & Torridge Macular Society Support Group

Monthly 1st Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Burton Art Gallery and Museum

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Forth Valley Macular Society Support Group

Last Thursday of month from 1.30-3.30pm. at Forth Valley Sensory Centre

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Support Group

Monthly third Wednesday 1.30 to 3.30 except in May, Aug & Sept. Xmas party at different venue. at Newcastle Vision Support, Suite 1, 6th Floor West A

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Newport (South Wales) Support Group

First Monday of the month 1pm to 3pm. Second Monday of the month for January, April, and May due to bank holidays. at Salvation Army Hall, Newport Citadel Corps

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South Tyneside Support Group

Meet monthly, first Monday of the month 1-3pm (Not January & August) at Ocean Road Community Centre

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Torpoint Support Group

Meets second Friday of the month 2pm to 4pm at Torpoint Library

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Tynedale Support Group

Meet Second Wednesday of every month 1pm to 3pm at Corbridge Parish Hall

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Tywyn Macular Society Support Group

Meets on the first Tuesday each month 11am at Neuadd Pendre Social Centre

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Uxbridge Support Group

Third Friday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Christ Church

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Wales Telephone Support Group

Virtual Telephone Group Only. Calls take place on the first Wednesday every month, 11am to 12pm at Virtual Only

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Walton-on-Thames Support Group

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 1.30 - 3.30pm at Walton Village Pub

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Warrington VIP Support Group

Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm information from info@warringtonvip.co.uk at The Old School

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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.