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

Bearsden and Milngavie Macular Society Support Group

No meeting in January.

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Downham Market Macular Society Support Group

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

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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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Middlesbrough Support Group

First Wednesday of each month 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Teeside and District Society For the Blind

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Midhurst Support Group

Meets on the Second Friday of each month from 10.30-12.30 at Methodist Church

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Milford Haven Support Group

First Thursday of the month 2-4pm. at Milford Haven Library & Information

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Milton Keynes Support Group

Meets second Tuesday of the month 2-4pm at Centrecom Meeting Place

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Monmouth Support Group

Meet on the first Thursday of the month from 2-4pm at Wyesham Christian Fellowship

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Montrose Support Group

Second Friday of each month 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Montrose Museum

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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

Friendly support

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.

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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.