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
Brora Macular Society Support Group
Last Monday of the month, 10.30am - 12 Midday. Contact Laura at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Brora Village Hub
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Bude & Holsworthy Macular Society Support Group
Group meets second Tuesday of each month 2pm to 4pm. Not meeting in December due to Christmas lunch out. at The Market Cafe, Holsworthy Livestock Market
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Burnley Macular Society Support Group
Meets first Thursday of the month 12.30-2.30pm. No meeting in January. at East Lancs Voluntary Resource
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Burton Joyce Macular Society Support Group
Meets face to face on third Thursday of alternate months - Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep & Nov 10.30am to 12pm. at Carnarvon Rooms
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Bury Macular Society Support Group (Ramsey Club)
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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Caerphilly Macular Society Support Group
Meets 3rd Tuesday of every Month 10.30-12.30 at Caerphilly Library
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Caithness Macular Society Support Group
Meets on the third Thursday of the month from 11am -1pm at The Nuclear and Caithness Archives
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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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Cambridge Macular Society Support Group
Monthly except April and August. Third Monday of the month, 12pm to 2pm at Chesterton Methodist Church Hall
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Canterbury Macular Society Support Group
Meets Second Monday of every month from 11am - 1pm at St Peter's Methodist Church Hall
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Cardiff Macular Society Support Group
Monthly first Monday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Cardiff Institute For the Blind
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Cardigan Macular Society Support Group
Relaunching on Tuesday 8 August 2023 Meetings second Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Radley Room - The Guildhall
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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.