Local support groups
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
East Midlands WAYP Macular Society Support Group
Please contact Paul at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 07769 494 087. at Venue and dates vary
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Edinburgh WAYP Macular Society Support Group
Second Sunday of month from 1pm-3pm. Please contact Iona on 07517 543 998 for venue details. at Edinburgh City Centre Venue
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Farnborough WAYP Macular Society Support Group
Group meet alternate months on the first Saturday (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) from 11am to 1pm. at The Tilly Shilling (Wetherspoons)
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Leeds WAYP Support Group
Meet on the first Saturday of Mar, June, Sept, Dec at Venues Vary Contact Group Leader
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Manchester WAYP Support Group
Meets every other month on the Second Saturday (J,M,M,J,S,N) Please contact Carl if you are interested in attending this group at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Venues
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Newbury & West Berkshire Support Group
Group Meets Face to Face on the third Tuesday of every month 2 - 3.30pm at Newbury Central Library
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North East WAYP Support Group
Meeting dates and times vary - please contact leader at Usually city centre restaurants
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Northern Ireland Macular Society WAYP Support Group
For meeting details please contact Karen Campbell at 07557 399 932 or kcampbell.tupelo@btinternet.com at Venues Vary Please Call Leader
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Tunbridge Wells Support Group
Meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10.30am-12.30pm at St. Augustines Church (Parish Room)
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Wells Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month, with doors opening at 10am for a 10:30 start. at Seager Hall
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Welshpool Support Group
Meet on Tuesday fortnightly (affiliated with Welshpool VIP Club) From 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Welshpool Methodist Church
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West Devon Support Group
Monthly second Thursday, 2-4pm at Anchorage Centre
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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.
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.
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.