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
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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North East WAYP Support Group
Meeting dates and times vary - please contact leader at Usually city centre restaurants
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Southampton & Area WAYP Support Group
Meeting dates vary. Please contact us on 01264 560 259 to be put in touch with the Group Leader. at Standing Order (Wetherspoons)
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Tunbridge Wells Support Group
Meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10.30am-12.30pm at St. Augustines Church (Parish Room)
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Wells Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month, with doors opening at 10am for a 10:30 start. at Seager Hall
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West Cumbria Support Group
Meetings are currently paused until summer 2026.
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West Devon Support Group
Monthly second Thursday, 2-4pm at Anchorage Centre
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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.