Local support groups
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
Dalgety Bay Support Group
Second Wednesday of every month at 10.30am – 12pm at Louie Brown’s
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DMO Support Group
Meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month at meet virtually via Zoom
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Driffield Support Group
2026 meeting dates - 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 1 May 3 Jul, 4 Sept, 6 Nov
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Frinton Macular Society Group
An informal group that meet for a chat over coffee. Meet on the third Tuesday of each month, 10am to Midday at Frinton Community Association, Soken House
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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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Northern Ireland Macular Society WAYP Support Group
For meeting details please contact Karen Campbell at 07557 399 932 or kcampbell.tupelo@btinternet.com at Robinson's Bistro
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Richmond (Yorkshire) Support Group
First Monday of the month 1.30pm- 3pm at Richmond Methodist Church
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Scottish Borders Macular Society Support Group
All attendees come to the customer service kiosk in the main store which is to your left as you enter.
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Sorsby's Fundus Dystrophy Group
Third Monday of the month, 7pm via Zoom. Please contact colin.daniels@macularsociety.org for more information. at meet virtually via Zoom
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Southwell (Notts) Support Group
The group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Riverside Church
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West Cumbria Support Group
Meetings are currently paused until summer 2026.
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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.
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.
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.