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
Edinburgh Stockbridge Macular Society Support Group
Second Friday of each month 2.30pm - 4pm. at Stockbridge Library
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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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St Albans Support Group
Monthly 2nd Tuesday 2.00 - 3.30pm. at The United Reformed Church Hall
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St Andrews Support Group
Meeting fourth Tuesday each month (not July & December) 11am to 12.30pm at Cosmos Community Centre
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Stafford Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month 10.30am to 12noon at Community Room Asda
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Staines Support Group
Meetings on the second Thursday of each month from 10.30am - 12.00pm. at Staines Methodist Church
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Stockport Support Group
Monthly except December Last Wednesday 1.15 - 3.15pm at Walthew House
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Stockton Support Group
Meet on the first Tuesday of each month, 1pm - 2.30pm at Newtown Resource Centre
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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.