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
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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West Cumbria Support Group
Meetings are currently paused until summer 2026.
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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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Whitley Bay Support Group
First Thursday of every month 1.30pm – 3pm at Whitley Bay Library
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Wigan Support Group
February 2026 - This group is not currently meeting.
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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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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.