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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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 There is a charge of £3 per meeting for tea, coffee and cake. at St James Church Hall

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Northwich Central Support Group

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30 at Salvation Army

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Norwich Support Group

Meets on the second Friday of the month, 12pm to 1.30pm at Vision Norfolk - The Bradbury Centre

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Nottingham Support Group

Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. at My Sight Notts

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Oldham Support Group

Meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm at The Link Centre

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Peterborough Support Group

Third Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Contact group leader Jenny on 07788 534 290 or jennycollins10@aol.com for more information at The Lindisfarne Room, Westgate Church

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Plymouth Support Group

Monthly 1st Wednesday 1.45 - 4.00pm at Lower Hall of Abbey 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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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.