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
Artists Telephone Support Group
Change of regular meeting date for December 2025, will meet on 19 December instead.
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Hounslow Support Group
Meets first Wednesday of the month 2pm – 4pm. at Wellington Day Centre
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Huntingdon Support Group
For further information about this support group please contact Hunts Blind & Vision Impaired 01480 453438 | Email info@huntsblind.co.uk https://huntsblind.co.uk/
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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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Royal Glamorgan Hospital Support Group
No meeting in January 2025
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Wollaton Support Group
Meets on the Third Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm at Methodist Church
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Worcester Support Group
Monthly (excluding August and December) 3rd Thursday 2.00 - 4.00pm at Quaker Meeting House
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Worthing Area Support Group
First Tuesday of the month, 10.00am – 11.30am at Ardington Hotel
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Yeovil Support Group
Meets Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 12noon at South Street Centre
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York Support Group
Meetings on the third Thursday of every other month, 1pm - 2pm (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) at MySight York
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Ystradgynlais Support Group
Meets the fourth Monday of the month 10.30am to 12.30pm at Lesser Hall, Welfare 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.