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.
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.
High Wycombe Macular Society Support Group
Meets Face to face on the Second Tuesday of each month 1.30pm until 3pm (Except Dec, Jan & Feb) This group also has an informal get together over a coffee at the local M&S Café on the Fourth Tuesday of each month from 11am-1pm This informal meeting meets all year round. at High Wycombe Library
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Ipswich (Woodbridge) Support Group
Group meets on the telephone only on second Wednesday of each month, from 2pm until 3pm. Contact Regional Manager Sue on 07517 543 948 for more information on how to join the group. at meet via Conference Call
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Rustington (Worthing area) Support Group
Meets third Friday of each month from 10.00 - 11.45am. at Establo Lounge
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Swansea Working Age IT Support Group
meet quarterly, Jan Apr Jul Oct venue and dates to be confirmed via email at Venue varies
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Winchester Colebrook Club Support Group
First Monday of the month except May & January (Annual Lunch) 2-4pm at St Lawrence Parish Room
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Wirral Support Group
Meets Third Monday of each month from 1.30-3.30pm (not December) at Wirral Society For the Blind &
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Witney Support Group
Fourth Thursday of every month (not August or December), 1.30 to 3.30pm at The Lower Hall
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Woking Support Group
Second Saturday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm (NB August meeting is on first Saturday) at Friends Meeting House
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Wollaton Support Group
Meets on the Third Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm at Methodist Church
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Wolverhampton Support Group
Meets on the last Tuesday of each month, 2pm to 4pm (Except December) at Beacon Centre For the Blind
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Worcester Support Group
Monthly (excluding August and December) 3rd Thursday 2.00 - 4.00pm at Quaker Meeting House
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Worthing Area Support Group
Face to face meeting since August 2021. First Friday of the month 10.00 - 11.45am at Sight Support Worthing Head
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