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.
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Carmarthen Macular Society Support Group
Meet 10.30-12.30 on fourth Thursday of the month. at Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services (CAVS)
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Carrickfergus Macular Society Support Group
Meets fourth Tuesday of every month 11am to 12.30pm (apart from July and August). For more information please contact regional manager, Elaine, on elaine.roub@macularsociety.org or 07852 885 925 at Northlands Court (Alpha Housing)
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Caterham Macular Society Support Group
Face to face meetings second Friday of the month 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Calls run on Fridays every two weeks (please call for dates) from 2.00pm - 3.00pm, Contact groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at United Reformed Church (Foyer)
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Chelmsford Macular Society Support Group
Meets Face to Face on the Second Thursday of every month 10am - 11.45am at Age Concern building
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Cheltenham Macular Society Support Group
Monthly Third Wednesday, 2-4pm. Please contact Amanda on 07432 700 478 before attending your first meeting. at Christ Church
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Chester Macular Society Support Group
Meets the Third Tuesday of the Month from 11-12.20pm. No meeting in December. at The Wesley Church Centre
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Chesterfield Macular Society Support Group
Last Wednesday 2.00 - 3.30pm at Central Methodist Church
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Chichester Macular Society Support Group
Monthly on the first Wednesday from 2 - 3.30pm at Wellington Grange Care Home
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Chipping Sodbury Support Group
Meets monthly 3rd Tuesday 2pm-4pm at Watkins Room
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Northern Ireland Macular Society WAYP Support Group
For meeting details please contact Karen Campbell at 07557 399 932 or kcampbell.tupelo@btinternet.com at Venues Vary Please Call Leader
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Southwell (Notts) Support Group
The group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Riverside Church
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St George's Park Support Group (for residents only)
These meetings are only for residents of St George's Park retirement village. If this applies to you, please call 01264 560 259 and we can provide meeting times.
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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.