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
Hereford Macular Society Support Group
Second Thursday of the month, 11am - 1pm at Herefordshire Vision Links
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Herne Bay & Whitstable Macular Society Support Group
Third Friday of the month from 2pm - 4pm. at Rossetti Room
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Hertford Macular Society Support Group
Meets Monthly Last Thursday 10.30am at Methodist Church Hall
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High Wycombe Macular Society Support Group
Meets Face to face on the Second Tuesday of each month 1.30pm until 3pm (Except Dec, Jan & Feb) This group also has an informal get together over a coffee at the local M&S Café on the Fourth Tuesday of each month from 11am-1pm This informal meeting meets all year round. at High Wycombe Library
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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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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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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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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.