
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
Haywards Heath Macular Society Support Group
Meet on the fourth Friday of every other month at 10-12 midday Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct and Dec. at The Yews Community Centre
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Hedge End Macular Society Support Group
An informal group who meet first Thursday of each month 2pm - 3.30pm. Please contact Tyler at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Venue Varies
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Hereford Macular Society Support Group
Second Thursday of the month, 11am - 1pm at Herefordshire Vision Links
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Hertford Macular Society Support Group
Meets Monthly Last Thursday 10.30am at Methodist Church Hall
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Horsham Macular Society Support Group
Meet on the third Monday of the month 10.15am – 11.45am at Unitarian Church Hall
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Huddersfield Macular Society Support Group
Monthly 1st Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm at Huddersfield Town Hall Reception
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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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Inverclyde Support Group
This group is holding an informal coffee meeting at the Morrison's café, Rue End Street, Greenock PA15 4RN at 11am on 19 February and 19 March 2025. Please contact Aoife Mooney on 07586 168 803 for more information.
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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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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.