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.

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Llandudno Support Group

Monthly first Monday 11am to 1pm at Craig y Don Community Centre

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Llanelli Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month, 10am to 12noon at Plas Llanelly House

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Llangefni Support Group

every second Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm at Hafan Cefni

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Londonderry Support Group

Meet second Thursday of month from 11am to 12.30pm (not Jul & Aug) at Sensory Support Centre

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Luton Support Group

Affiliated with Sight Concern Bedfordshire Meets Fortnightly Friday 10.00 am-12.00 pm. at St Paul's Church

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Macclesfield Support Group (1)

meets on the first Friday of the month (excluding bank Holidays) from 1pm- 3pm Contact East Cheshire Eye Society on 01625 422 602 or email info@eastcheshireeyesociety.org.uk at Townley Hall

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Maidenhead Support Group

Meet first Friday each month except January& August from 2 to 4pm at High Street Methodist Church

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Maidstone Support Group

Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 10.30am - 12.30pm at Maidstone Baptist Church

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Malvern Support Group

Meets on the second Monday of every month, from 1pm-3pm. at Christ Church Hall

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Manchester WAYP Support Group

Meets every other month on the Second Saturday (J,M,M,J,S,N) - 1pm - 3pm. Please contact Group Support prior to attending this group: groupsupport@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Founders Hall Pub

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Medway Support Group

Fourth Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm. at Strood Community Hub (third floor)

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Weston-Super-Mare Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Milton Baptist Church

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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.