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.

Find your local support group

Rustington (Worthing area) Support Group

Meets third Friday of each month from 10.00 - 11.45am. at Establo Lounge

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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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Scotland Wide Telephone Support Group

Third Tuesday of each month at 11am and first Thursday of each month at 10am at meet via Conference Call

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Scottish Borders Macular Society Support Group

Regular attendees - meet at the side entrance First time attendee - come to the customer service kiosk in the main store which is to your left as you enter.

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Scunthorpe Support Group

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

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Shoreham By Sea Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of the month 10am to 12pm at 4sight Vision Support

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Southend-on-Sea Support Group

Meets 2pm to 4pm, First Wednesday of each month. at The Echo Club

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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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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.

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.