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
Motherwell and District Support Group
No meeting in January.
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Neath Support Group
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service
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Newry Support Group
Meets Last Friday of the Month 11am to 1pm (no meeting July & August) at Newry Library
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Newtownabbey Support Group
Meet second Wednesday of the month 11am-12.30pm (not July & August) at Glengormley Library
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North Lancs Support Group (Was Carnforth)
Last Tuesday of the month 2pm - 3.30pm at Brew Me Sunshine (Galloways)
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North Staffordshire Support Group
Monthly every third Tuesday (except August and December) 10.30am-12:30pm at St James Church Hall
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Northwich Central Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30 at Salvation Army
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Norwich Support Group
Meets on the second Friday of the month, 12pm to 1.30pm at Vision Norfolk - The Bradbury Centre
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Nottingham Support Group
Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3pm. at My Sight Notts
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Oldham Support Group
Meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 2.30pm at The Link Centre
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Oswestry Support Group
Group meets on the third Friday of each month 2-4pm. at The Tankard
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Oxford Support Group
Quarterly. Feb May Aug Nov 10.30AM winter 2.30PM summer. Last Thursday of the month. quarterly at North Oxford Association
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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.