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
Leamington Spa Support Group
Meets on the third Tuesday of each month 1.45pm to 4pm (Except August and December) at The Baptist Church
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Southend-on-Sea Support Group
Meets 2pm to 4pm, First Wednesday of each month. at The Echo Club
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Southwell (Notts) Support Group
The group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Riverside Church
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Spalding Support Group
Meets Second Tuesday of every month, except January. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at United Reformed Church
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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.