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

Whitley Bay Support Group

First Thursday of every month 1.30pm – 3pm at Whitley Bay Library

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Wigan Support Group

Meet on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month 10.30 - 12midday at Shevington Methodist Church

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Wilmslow VI Support Group

Meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month 1pm - 3pm. No meetings in December at Wilmslow Library

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Wimborne & East Dorset Support Group

Meet monthly last Thursday (not August & December) 10.30am - 12 midday at Wimborne Community Centre

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Winchester Colebrook Club Support Group

First Monday of the month except May & January (Annual Lunch) 2-4pm at St Lawrence Parish Room

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Wirral Support Group

Meets Third Monday of each month from 1.30-3.30pm (not December) at Wirral Society For the Blind &

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Witney Support Group

Fourth Thursday of every month (not August or December), 1.30 to 3.30pm at Wesley Room

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Woking Support Group

Second Saturday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm (NB August meeting is on first Saturday) at Friends Meeting House

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Wolverhampton Support Group

Meets on the last Tuesday of each month, 2pm to 4pm (Except December) at Beacon Centre For the Blind

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Worcester Support Group

Monthly (excluding August and December) 3rd Thursday 2.00 - 4.00pm at Quaker Meeting House

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Worthing Area Support Group

First Tuesday of the month, 10.00am – 11.30am at Ardington Hotel

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York Support Group

Meetings on the third Thursday of every other month, 1pm - 2pm (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov) at MySight York

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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

Friendly support

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.

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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.