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 volunteer and group support 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

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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Wells Support Group

Fourth Tuesday of the month, with doors opening at 10am for a 10:30 start. at Seager Hall

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Welshpool Support Group

Meet on Tuesday fortnightly (affiliated with Welshpool VIP Club) From 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Welshpool Methodist Church

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West Cumbria Support Group

Meetings alternate between face to face and group telephone calls. Meets last Friday of every month (except December). Face to face sessions are 1-3pm and phone sessions are 1-2pm. Face to face meetings are March, May, July, Sept, and Nov. at The Emmanuel Church

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West Devon Support Group

Monthly second Thursday, 2-4pm at Anchorage Centre

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Weymouth Support Group

Group meets on 2nd Thursday 2-4pm at The Angling Society

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Whitley Bay Support Group

First Thursday of every month 1.30pm – 3pm at Whitley Bay Library

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Wigan Support Group

Meet on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month 10.30 - 12midday at Shevington Methodist Church

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Wilmslow VI Support Group

Meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month 1pm - 3pm. No meetings in December at Wilmslow Library

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Wimborne & East Dorset Support Group

Meet monthly last Thursday (not August & December) 10.30am - 12 midday at Wimborne Community Centre

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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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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 volunteer and group support 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.

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