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.

Before attending any group for the first time, please call our volunteer and group support team on 01264 560 259. They’ll be able to confirm that your group is meeting in person or by telephone.

Find your local support group

Best Disease Macular Society Support Group

Last Monday of each month 7-8pm. Please contact Colin Daniels on 01603 937 449 or colin.daniels@macularsociety.org for more information at meet virtually via Zoom

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Liskeard Support Group

Group meets Last Tuesday of the month 1.00 to 3.00pm (Not December) at Doniert Room

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Llanbedr Support Group

Meets fourth Thursday of the month at 1.30pm. at Llanbedr Village Hall

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Llandudno Support Group

Monthly first Monday 11am to 1pm at Craig y Don Community Centre

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Llanelli Support Group

Third Wednesday of the month, 10am to 12noon at Ffwrnes Theatre Cafe

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Llangefni Support Group

every second Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm at Hafan Cefni

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Llangollen Support Group

Fourth Monday of month 11am-1pm. No meetings in August and December. at The Hand Hotel

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Londonderry Support Group

Meet second Wednesday of month from 11am to 12pm (not Jul & Aug) at Sensory Support Centre

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Loughborough Support Group

Meets second Wednesday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.15pm. No meeting in January. at Forest Room

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Luton Support Group

Affiliated with Sight Concern Bedfordshire Meets Fortnightly Friday 10.00 am-12.00 pm. at St Paul's Church

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Skye & Lochalsh Support Group

This group is currently paused, and not meeting. at Meeting virtually

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South East London Support Group

Third Tuesday of the month 1pm - 3pm (except August) at St Marks Centre

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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.