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.
Find your local support group
Farnham Williams Club Group
First Wednesday of the month, 2pm-4pm No meeting in August at Farnham Baptist Church
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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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Newbury & West Berkshire Support Group
Group Meets Face to Face on the third Tuesday of every month 2 - 3.30pm at Newbury Central Library
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Scotland Wide (Elevenses) Support Group
Zoom meeting on second Wednesday of the month from 11am to 12pm (not June) at meet virtually via Zoom
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Welshpool Support Group
Meet on Tuesday fortnightly (affiliated with Welshpool VIP Club) From 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Welshpool Methodist Church
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West Cumbria Support Group
Meetings alternate between face to face and group telephone calls. Meets last Friday of every month (except December). Face to face sessions are 1-3pm and phone sessions are 1-2pm. Face to face meetings are March, May, July, Sept, and Nov. at The Emmanuel Church
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West Devon Support Group
Monthly second Thursday, 2-4pm at Anchorage Centre
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West Lothian (formerly Bathgate) Macular Society Support Group
Meetings are second Monday of each month from 2.30-4pm at Rosemount Gardens
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Weston-Super-Mare Support Group
Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Milton Baptist Church
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Weymouth Support Group
Group meets on 2nd Thursday 2-4pm at The Angling Society
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Whitley Bay Support Group
First Thursday of every month 1.30pm – 3pm at Whitley Bay Library
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Wigan Support Group
February 2026 - This group is not currently meeting.
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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.