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
Belfast Macular Society Support Group
second Tuesday of each month, from 11am until 12.30pm (not July & Aug) at Cregagh Library
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Bexley Macular Society Support Group
Last Monday of the month 10am - 12noon Meetings do not take place in May, August and December. at Salvation Army Centre
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Bideford & Torridge Macular Society Support Group
Monthly 1st Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Burton Art Gallery and Museum
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Bilbrook and Codsall Macular Society Support Group
Meet on the first Friday of each month, 1.30pm to 3pm at Codsall Library- Codsall Community Hub
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Bolton Macular Society Support Group
Meet second Friday of the month from 10.30am - 12.30pm No meetings in July, August or December. at The Bolton Hub
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Bracknell Macular Society Support Group
Third Monday of the month from 10.30am - 12.30pm. at Binfield Club
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Bridgend BridgeVis Macular Society Support Group
first Friday of each Month 11.30am - 1pm at St John's Ambulance Training Centre
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Bridgend Macular Society Support Group
Meets face to face on the third Friday of the month, 10.30-12.30 at Halo Bridgend Life Centre
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Bridgnorth Macular Society Support Group
First Friday of the month, 10am to 11.30am at Bridgnorth Library
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Brighton and Hove Macular Society Support Group
Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Conference calls also running at the same time on 01264 560 211. at Loft Room ( 2nd Floor), Cornerstone Community Centre
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Bristol Macular Society Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm at Broadmead Baptist Church
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Bromley Macular Society Support Group
First Tuesday of the month (except January and August) 10am – 12noon at Bromley Town Church
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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.