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
Camborne and Redruth Macular Society Support Group
Meets Third Tuesday of the Month 2-4pm This is an informal group that just meet up to chat. at Tyacks Hotel
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Redbridge Support Group
Please call Regional Manager Shalini on 07824 330 951 before attending this group for the first time. Group venue is currently at capacity at Salvation Army Woodford Corps
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Redcar Support Group
Meet last Friday of each month, 10am to 12pm. at Redcar Library
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Redhill Support Group
Meet on the second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Redhill Methodist Church
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St George's Park Support Group (for residents only)
These meetings are only for residents of St George's Park retirement village. If this applies to you, please call 01264 560 259 and we can provide meeting times.
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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.