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.

Find your local support group

Banstead Support Group

10am-12 Midday on the fourth Thursday of the month. at Banstead Community Centre

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Chipping Sodbury Support Group

Meets monthly 3rd Tuesday 2pm-4pm at Watkins Room

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Newbury & West Berkshire Support Group

Group Meets Face to Face on the third Tuesday of every month 2 - 3.30pm at Newbury Central Library

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Support Group

Monthly third Wednesday 1.30 to 3.30 except in May, Aug & Sept. Xmas party at different venue. at Newcastle Vision Support, Suite 1, 6th Floor West A

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Newport (South Wales) Support Group

First Monday of the month 1pm to 3pm. Second Monday of the month for January, April, and May due to bank holidays. at Salvation Army Hall, Newport Citadel Corps

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Newry Support Group

Meets Last Friday of the Month 11am to 1pm (no meeting July & August) at Newry Library

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Newtownabbey Support Group

Meet second Wednesday of the month 11am-12.30pm (not July & August) at Glengormley Library

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North East WAYP Support Group

Meeting dates and times vary - please contact leader at Usually city centre restaurants

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North Staffordshire Support Group

Monthly every third Tuesday (except August and December) 10.30am-12:30pm at St James Church Hall

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St Andrews Support Group

Meeting fourth Tuesday each month (not July & December) 11am to 12.30pm at Cosmos Community Centre

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Stockton Support Group

Meet on the first Tuesday of each month, 1pm - 2.30pm at Newtown Resource Centre

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York Support Group (1)

10.30am till 12 on the second Thursday of every month at Insight 2 Wellbeing

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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

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.