Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.

Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.

Find your local support group

Bangor (NI) Macular Society Support Group

Meets on first Tuesday of every month except July and August from 10.30am to 12pm at Hamilton Road Community Hub

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Newstead Support Group

Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month (no meeting in January) 10.30am until 12.30pm. at Newstead Centre

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Newtownabbey Support Group

Meet second Wednesday of the month 11am-12.30pm (not July & August) at Glengormley 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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North Lancs Support Group (Was Carnforth)

Last Tuesday of the month 2pm - 3.30pm at Brew Me Sunshine (Galloways)

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North Staffordshire Support Group

Monthly every third Tuesday (except August and December) 10.30am-12:30pm at St James Church Hall

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Northallerton Support Group

Next meeting - 2 April 2025. Remaining 2025 dates not yet arranged at UpFront! Hambleton Community Action

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Northern Ireland Macular Society WAYP Support Group

For meeting details please contact Karen Campbell at 07557 399 932 or kcampbell.tupelo@btinternet.com at Venues Vary Please Call Leader

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Northwich Central Support Group

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30 at Salvation Army

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Norwich Support Group

Meets on the second Friday of the month, 12pm to 1.30pm at Vision Norfolk - The Bradbury Centre

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Nottingham Support Group

Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3pm. at My Sight Notts

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Southwell (Notts) Support Group

The group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Riverside Church

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Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting.

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. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.

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.