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.
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Torpoint Support Group
Meets second Friday of the month 2pm to 4pm at Torpoint Library
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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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Uxbridge Support Group
Third Friday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Christ Church
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Wales Telephone Support Group
Virtual Telephone Group Only. Calls take place on the first Wednesday every month, 11am to 12pm at Virtual Only
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Walton-on-Thames Support Group
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 1.30 - 3.30pm at Walton Village Pub
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Warrington VIP Support Group
Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm information from info@warringtonvip.co.uk at The Old School
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Wells Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of the month, with doors opening at 10am for a 10:30 start. at Seager Hall
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Welshpool Support Group
Meet on Tuesday fortnightly (affiliated with Welshpool VIP Club) From 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Welshpool Methodist Church
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West Cumbria Support Group
Meetings alternate between face to face and group telephone calls. Meets last Friday of every month (except December). Face to face sessions are 1-3pm and phone sessions are 1-2pm. Face to face meetings are March, May, July, Sept, and Nov. at The Emmanuel Church
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West Devon Support Group
Monthly second Thursday, 2-4pm at Anchorage Centre
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Weymouth Support Group
Group meets on 2nd Thursday 2-4pm at The Angling Society
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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.