Local support groups
Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.
Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.
Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting.
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. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.
If you would like to make a peer support group referral for yourself or someone else, please fill in this form.
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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Waterlooville Support Group
Monthly 2nd Thursday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Age Concern Borrow Day Centre
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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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Welshpool Support Group
Meet on Tuesday fortnightly (affiliated with Welshpool VIP Club) From 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Welshpool Methodist Church
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Wem Support Group
Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month 2-4 pm at Wem Town Hall
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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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Whitehaven Support Group
Meetings alternate between face to face and group telephone calls. Meets last Friday of every month (except December). Face to face sessions are 1-3pm and phone sessions are 1-2pm. Face to face meetings are March, May, July, Sept, and Nov. at The Emmanuel Church
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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
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 1st Tuesday of the month 1pm - 3pm at Wilmslow Library
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Wimborne & East Dorset Support Group
Meet monthly last Thursday (not August & December) 10.30am - 12 midday (contact Group Leader for confirmation) at Wimborne Community Centre
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