Local support groups
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
Hull Macular Society Support Group
Monthly 3rd Friday 10.30 - 12.30pm plus outings and lunches in between at Sight Support Hull & East Riding
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Huntingdon Support Group
This group is run by Hunts Blind and Impaired in Huntingdon. Runs on the fourth Monday of the month but please contact Group Leader for information on dates of meetings. at Great Stukeley Village Hall
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Inverness Support Group
Second Thursday of the month, 1.30 to 3.30. at Highlife
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Inverurie Support Group
Third Thursday of every month 10-12pm at Hopeville
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Irvine Support Group
Meets third Wednesday of the month from 11.15am to 12.45pm (no meetings in January) at Volunteer Rooms
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Jersey Support Group
Meet monthly second Monday at 2.15pm at EYECAN
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Kidderminster Support Group
Meets monthly second Wednesday 10:30 - 12:00 at Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill
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Kingston Support Group
second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Rose Theatre Cafe
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Kirkcaldy Support Group
Last Monday of the month (excluding December) 11am -12.30pm at Kirkcaldy Galleries and Library
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Lampeter Support Group
Please note: the November 2024 meeting is being held on 6 November, not 13 November.
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Lanark Support Group
No meeting in January or December. Please contact Aoife on 07586 168 803 if you would be interested in joining a Scotland-wide call.
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Larne Support Group
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month (not July & August) from 10.30am – 12pm at Larne Market Yard
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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.
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.