My Macular and Me Session 9.15am - 12.15pm (repeated 12.45pm - 3.45pm)
A tailored session for those newly diagnosed, friends and family.
What to expect:
- All the information, advice and support you need to understand and live your best life with a macular condition.
- Hear the very latest in treatments and research.
- Expert guidance on the latest gadgets and technology that will help to improve lives.
- A chance to put your questions to leading experts in a live Q&A.
Join us and find out how the Macular Society can support you and your loved ones.
Programme:
| 9.15 / 12.45 | Welcome - Stephen Scowcroft, Director of Services, Macular Society. |
| 9.25 / 12.55 | The macula – a user’s guide - Aman Chandra, Southend University Hospital. |
| 10.00 / 1.30 | Visual hallucinations (CBS) – we’re here to help - Suzanne Roberts, Counselling Manager, Macular Society. |
| 10.35 / 2.05 | A word from our sponsor Vision Express. |
| 10.40 / 2.10 | Break |
| 10.45 / 2.15 | Friends in need - Peer support services, Macular Society. |
| 11.20 / 2.50 | Low tech to high tech for reading and writing - Colin Daniels, Working Age and Young People’s Service, Macular Society. |
| 11.45 / 15.15 | (am) Richard Slocock, Team GB Paraclimber. (pm) Peter White MBE, Broadcast Journalist. |
| 12.00 - 12.20 / 3.30 - 3.40 | Q&A Panel Session - Services Team and peer support volunteers, Macular Society. |
Our 2022 Members’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) follows the conference at 4pm.
It's free to take part. Registrations are now open.