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 volunteer and group support 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
Alnwick Macular Society Support Group
Group meets 10am - 12pm on last Monday of the month, except bank holidays and December. at Lindisfarne Centre
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Camberley (N.W. Surrey) Macular Society Support Group
Meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 2pm at Derek Horn Court
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Camborne and Redruth Macular Society Support Group
Meets Third Tuesday of the Month 2-4pm This is an informal group that just meet up to chat. at Tyacks Hotel
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Downham Market Macular Society Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Function Room
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Sheffield Support Group
Meet 1st Thursday of every month at 1.30 - 3pm. Do not meet in January and August. at Central United Reformed Church
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Stafford Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month 10.30am to 12noon at Community Room Asda
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Staines Support Group
Meetings on the second Thursday of each month from 10.30am - 12.00pm. at Staines Methodist Church
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Stockport Support Group
Monthly except December Last Wednesday 1.15 - 3.15pm at Walthew House
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Storrington Support Group
Meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month 1.30pm - 3pm. No meeting December 2025. at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre
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Stroud & District Support Group
Meet quarterly on a Saturday (June, Sept, December, March) at Stroud General Hospital
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Sunderland Support Group
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of every Month from 1.30pm - 2:30pm at Sunderland and North Durham Royal
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Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe Support Group
10.30am - 12pm. Last Wednesday of the month (except August & December). at Methodist Church Hall
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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.