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.
Before attending any group for the first time, please call our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. They’ll be able to confirm that your group is meeting in person or by telephone.
Find your local support group
Inverclyde Support Group
Every fourth Thursday of the month at 1pm not Dec/Jan at Your Voice
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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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Kensington & Chelsea Support Group
Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm - 4pm. No meetings in August and December. at Action on Disability Kensington & Chelsea
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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 July & 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
Meets the First Wednesday of the Month at 11am at St Nicholas Church Hall
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Leamington Spa Support Group
Meets on the third Tuesday of each month 1.45pm to 4pm (Except August and December) at The Baptist Church
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Leatherhead Support Group
Meet on the second Monday of the month from 2pm-3.30pm at The Fairfield Centre
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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 groups admin 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. 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.