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
Camborne and Redruth Macular Society Support Group
Meets Third Tuesday of the Month 2-4pm This is an informal group that just meet up to chat. at Tyacks Hotel
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Redhill Support Group
Meet on the second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Redhill Methodist Church
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Retford Support Group
Group meets on the First Thursday of each month from 10am until 11.30am. No meeting in January. at Goodwin Hall
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Richmond (Yorkshire) Support Group
When doing poster & flyers group name is Richmondshire. First Monday of the month 1.30pm- 3pm at Richmond Methodist Church
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Romsey Support Group
Meet First Friday of the month 1.30 to 3.30pm at Carers Together
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Rotherham Support Group
in person meeting - second Wednesday of the month between 1pm - 2.30pm conference call every Wednesday 2pm - 3pm (except second Wednesday when meeting in person) at Tesco Community Room
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Royal Glamorgan Hospital Support Group
No meeting in January 2025
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Rustington (Worthing area) Support Group
Meets third Friday of each month from 10.00 - 11.45am. at Establo Lounge
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Ruthin Support Group
First meeting 10 November 2022 Meets second Thursday of the month 11am - 1pm at Canolfan Naylor Leyland Centre
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Sale Support Group
First Monday of the month, from 10.30 to 11.30am at Amphora Cafe
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St George's Park Support Group (for residents only)
These meetings are only for residents of St George's Park retirement village. If this applies to you, please call 01264 560 259 and we can provide meeting times.
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Watford S.C.F.T.B. Support Group
Weekly Mondays 11.00am-2.30pm. Wednesdays 11.00-2.30pm.Thursdays 11-2.30pm at Rene Milton Hall
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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.