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
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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Easingwold Macular Society Support Group
Second Monday of every month 10.30am-12pm at The Commercial
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Eastwood Macular Society Support Group
Meets on the last Tuesday of each month, No meeting in December. 10.30am to 12.30pm at Eastwood Town Council
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Frinton Macular Society Group
An informal group that meet for a chat over coffee. Meet on the third Tuesday of each month, 10am to Midday at Frinton Community Association, Soken House
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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 Jan, 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.
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.