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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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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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
This group is currently not meeting. Please contact groupsupport@macularsociety.org for more information.
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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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Scottish Borders Macular Society Support Group
All attendees come to the customer service kiosk in the main store which is to your left as you enter.
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Skye & Lochalsh Support Group
Conference calls take place on the fourth Thursday of each month, at 2pm. Please call 01264 560 259 for details of how to join. 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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Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe Support Group
10.30am - 12pm. Last Wednesday of the month (except August & December). at Methodist Church Hall
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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.