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

Dolgellau Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. No meeting in January, August and December. at Theatr Fach

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Doncaster Macular Society Support Group

Third Monday of the month 11.30am – 13.00pm at Doncaster Catholic Club

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Dorchester Macular Society Support Group

Please make contact with Tyler Phillips on 07920 643 710 before attending this group.

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Dorking Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30am - 12noon at The Green Room Theatre, Rear of Dorking Halls

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Dudley Macular Society Support Group

Meet monthly third Wednesday 1pm - 3pm at Halesowen Town Hall (formerly Cornbow Hall)

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Dumfries Macular Society Support Group

Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 11am No meeting in January. at St Georges Hall

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Dundee Macular Society Support Group

Meet every last Monday of the month from 1.30 to 3pm at Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted

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Dunfermline Macular Society Support Group

Second Monday of month 10.30am-12.30pm (no meeting in June and Dec.) at The Dell Farquarson Centre

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East Grinstead Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the second Tuesday of the month 2pm-4pm at St Swithuns Church

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Eastbourne Macular Society Support Group

Group meets 4 times a year, meetings start at 2pm. Please get in touch for more information. at St Mary the Virgin Church Hall

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Edinburgh Morningside Macular Society Support Group

Second Friday of the month from 10.30am - 12pm. at The Old Schoolhouse

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Edinburgh Portobello Macular Society Support Group

Second Wednesday of the month from 1 - 3pm. at Meeting Room

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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.

Friendly support

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.

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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.