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.

East Midlands WAYP Macular Society Support Group

Meets on the following dates during 2024: Saturday 16 March, Saturday 13 July and Saturday 12 October. 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 Feb, Apl, Jun, Aug, Oct & 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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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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Southampton & Area WAYP Support Group

Meets monthly on the third Saturday 11am-1pm at Standing Order (Wetherspoons)

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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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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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Waterlooville Support Group

Monthly 2nd Thursday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Age Concern Borrow Day Centre

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Watford S.C.F.T.B. Support Group

Weekly Mondays 11.00am-2.30pm. Wednesdays 11.00-2.30pm.Thursdays 11-2.30pm at Rene Milton Hall

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