Local support groups
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
South East London Support Group
Third Tuesday of the month 1pm - 3pm (except August) at St Marks Centre
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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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Spalding Support Group
Meets Second Tuesday of every month, except January. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at United Reformed Church
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St Albans Support Group
Monthly 2nd Tuesday 2.00 - 3.30pm. at The United Reformed Church Hall
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St Helens Support Group
Meets first Tuesday of month 1.30 to 3.30pm (Not January or August) at Millennium Centre
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St Ives Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday of each month. at St Ives Methodist Church
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St Neots Support Group
Meeting Dates Please contact Erika Brown 01480 453 438. Runs the first Monday of the month at 10 Berkley Street
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Stafford Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month 10.30am to 12noon at Community Room Asda
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Staines Support Group
Meetings on the second Thursday of each month from 10.30am - 12.00pm. at Staines Methodist Church
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Stockport Support Group
Monthly except December Last Wednesday 1.15 - 3.15pm at Walthew House
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Stonehaven Support Group
Meets first Tuesday of the Month 2-4pm at St James' Episcopal Church Hall
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Strabane Support Group
First meeting at this venue is September 2023 - Third Wednesday of the month, at 11am – 12pm. at Strabane Library
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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.
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.