
Local support groups
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
Bideford & Torridge Macular Society Support Group
Monthly 1st Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Burton Art Gallery and Museum
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Goring-On-Thames Macular Society Support Group
Meets third Friday alternate months from 2.30 to 4.15 pm. (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Goring on Thames Village Hall
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Support Group
Monthly third Wednesday 1.30 to 3.30 except in May, Aug & Sept. Xmas party at different venue. at Newcastle Vision Support, Suite 1, 6th Floor West A
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Northern HSC Trust Area Telephone Support Group
Calls on third Thursday of every month, 2pm to 3pm at meet via Conference Call
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Oakham and Uppingham Support Group
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every other month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) from 10am until 11.30am at Saxon Gardens
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South Tyneside Support Group
Meet monthly, first Monday of the month 1-3pm (Not January & August) at Ocean Road Community Centre
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Tenby Support Group
Meet on the last Thursday of each month except December from 2pm to 4pm at Augustus Place Community Hall
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Thanet Support Group
Meet on the third Monday of the month, 10am - 12noon at Lester's Public House
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Tiverton Macular Society Support Group
First Thursday of the month at 10am to 12pm at Old Heathcote School Community Centre
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Torpoint Support Group
Meets second Friday of the month 2pm to 4pm at Torpoint Library
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Tynedale Support Group
Meet Second Wednesday of every month 1pm to 3pm at St. Andrews Cottage
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Tywyn Macular Society Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday each month 11am at Neuadd Pendre Social Centre
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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.
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.