Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.

Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.

Find your local support group

Exeter Macular Society Support Group

Meets Last Tuesday of the Month 10.30am-12.00 noon. at The Mint Methodist Church Centre

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Exmoor Macular Society Support Group

Meet fourth Thursday of every month, 2pm - 3.30pm at Fishers Mead Community Centre

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Exmouth Macular Society Support Group

1st Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12pm at R.A.F.A. Headquarters

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Fareham Macular Society Support Group

Monthly 2nd Monday 1.00 - 3.00pm at Fareham United Reformed Church

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Farnham Macular Society Support Group

If you are interested in attending a support group in Farnham, please contact Senior Regional Manager Stella Black on Direct line: 01306 644 908 Mobile: 07494 467 980 Email: Stella.black@macularsociety.org for more information at TBC

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Fleet Macular Society Support Group

Meets 2nd Tuesday each month 2-4pm at Fleet Parish Community Centre

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Folkestone Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the last Friday of the month 10.30am - 12.00noon at Clifton Hotel

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Forfar Macular Society Support Group

Meets last Wednesday of the month from 1.30-3.30pm at Royal Hotel

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Frome Macular Society Support Group

Group meet third Wednesday of the month - 10am-12midday at Frome Cricket Club

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Gloucester City Macular Society Support Group

Monthly 1st Wednesday 10.00 - 12noon (July- annual day trip) at Gloucestershire Deaf Association

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Goole Macular Society Support Group

Meet bi-monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 12-2pm Feb,Apr,Jun,Aug,Oct,Dec at The City and County Pub

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Gosport Macular Society Support Group

This group is currently paused. If you would be interested in attending, please call Regional Manager Tyler on 07920 643 710.

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Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting.

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. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.

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.