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
Bideford & Torridge Macular Society Support Group
Monthly 1st Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Burton Art Gallery and Museum
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South Tyneside Support Group
Meet monthly, first Monday of the month 1.30-3pm (Not January & August) at Ocean Road Community Centre
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Tunbridge Wells Support Group
Meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10.30am-12.30pm at St. Augustines Church (Parish Room)
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Tynedale Support Group
Meet Second Wednesday of every month 1pm to 3pm at Corbridge Parish Hall
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Tywyn Macular Society Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday each month 11am-12.30pm 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. 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.