Advice and Information service

Free, confidential support

Being diagnosed with macular disease can leave you and your family feeling isolated and uncertain about the future.

However, there is no need to face macular disease alone; our specialist Advice and Information service team provides free information, guidance and advice to anyone affected by central vision loss, whether it’s you, a friend or a family member.

Our Advice and Information staff are friendly and knowledgeable professionals who can answer questions and provide information and advice about any aspect of living with macular disease. However, they are not medically qualified and cannot give medical advice.

Calls cost the same as standard rate calls to landline 01 or 02 numbers and will be included as part of any inclusive call minutes or discount schemes with your provider.

Alternatively, you can make a referral for our Advice and Information service online.

Make a referral for our advice and information service

Last review date: 12 2022
Next review date: 12 2023

Support for you

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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Local support groups

Our local support groups are for people of working age and older, and provide information, support and friendship to people with macular disease and sight loss.

Practical tips and advice

Our practical guides cover technology, your rights, coping at home, enjoying life out and about, and tips for healthy living, including nutrition.

Skills for seeing

Teaching you skills that could help you continue reading, enjoying TV, staying independent and doing the things you love, with macular disease.