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
Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe Support Group
10.30am - 12pm. Last Wednesday of the month (except August & December). at Methodist Church Hall
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Sutton Support Group
Second Monday of the month between 11am - 1pm at Waterstones Cafe
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Swansea Support Group
First Thursday of every month 11am - 12.30pm No meeting January 2026. at The Multicultural Hub - First Floor
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Swansea Working Age IT Support Group
meet quarterly, Jan Apr Jul Oct venue and dates to be confirmed via email at Venue varies
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Tameside Support Group
Meet on the third Weds of every month from 1.30 to 3pm. at 4C Community Centre
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Taunton Support Group
Meets First Monday of every Month 11 to 1pm. at United Reformed Church
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Teignmouth Macular Society Support Group
First Tuesday of every month at 10am until 12pm at Mayor's Chamber, Bitton House
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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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Wollaton Support Group
Meets on the Third Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm at Methodist Church
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Worthing Area Support Group
First Tuesday of the month, 10.00am – 11.30am at Ardington Hotel
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Yeovil Support Group
Meets Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 12noon at South Street Centre
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Ystradgynlais Support Group
Meets the fourth Monday of the month 10.30am to 12.30pm at Lesser Hall, Welfare 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.