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.
Hounslow Support Group
This group is not currently meeting. If you would be interested in attending this group, please contact Ben Rendle on 07824 330 951 or ben.rendle@macularsociety.org to register your interest.
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Huntingdon Support Group
This group is run by Hunts Blind and Impaired in Huntingdon. Runs on the fourth Monday of the month but please contact Group Leader for information on dates of meetings. at Huntingdonshire Community Church
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Inverclyde Support Group
No meeting in January. Please contact Aoife on 07586 168 803 if you would be interested in joining a Scotland-wide call or our Winter Warmer calls.
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Inverness Support Group
Second Thursday of the month, 1.30 to 3.30. at Spectrum Centre
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Inverurie Support Group
Third Thursday of every month 10-12pm at Hopeville
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Ipswich (Woodbridge) Support Group
Group meets on the telephone only on second Wednesday of each month, from 2pm until 3pm. Contact Regional Manager Sue on 07517 543 948 for more information on how to join the group. at meet via Conference Call
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Irvine Support Group
Meets third Wednesday of the month from 11.15am to 12.45pm (no meetings in January) at Volunteer Rooms
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Jersey Support Group
Meet monthly second Monday at 2.15pm at EYECAN
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Kensington & Chelsea Support Group
Meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 2pm - 4pm Due to Bank Holiday, March meeting will take place on 21 March 2024. at Essex Unitarian Church
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Kettering Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 2pm until 4pm. No meeting in January. at St Peter's & St Paul's Church Hall
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Kidderminster Support Group
Meets monthly second Wednesday 10:30 - 12:00 at Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill
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Wollaton Support Group
Meets on the Third Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm at Methodist Church
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