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

Downham Market Macular Society Support Group

Third Tuesday of each month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Function Room

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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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Maidenhead Support Group

Meet first Friday each month except January& August from 2 to 4pm at High Street Methodist Church

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Maidstone Support Group

Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 10.30am - 12.30pm at Maidstone Baptist Church

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Malvern Support Group

Meets on the second Monday of every month. During darker months (November through to end of March), they will meet from 1pm to 3pm. During lighter months, 2pm to 4pm at Christ Church Hall

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Manchester WAYP Support Group

Meets every other month on the Second Saturday (J,M,M,J,S,N) Please contact Carl if you are interested in attending this group at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Venues

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Medway Support Group

Fourth Wednesday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm. at Strood Community Hub (third floor)

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Merton Support Group

First Wednesday of the month 10am - 12noon at Merton Vision - The Guardian Centre

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Teignmouth Macular Society Support Group

First Tuesday of every month at 10am until 12pm at Mayor's Chamber, Bitton House

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Tiverton Macular Society Support Group

First Thursday of the month at 10am to 12pm at Old Heathcote School Community Centre

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Tywyn Macular Society Support Group

Meets on the first Tuesday each month 11am at Neuadd Pendre Social Centre

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Weston-Super-Mare Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 12.30pm at First Floor Room, Milton Baptist 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.

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