
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.
Find your local support group
Tenby Support Group
Meet on the last Thursday of each month except December from 2pm to 4pm at Augustus Place Community Hall
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Thanet Support Group
Meet on the third Monday of the month, 10am - 12noon at Lester's Public House
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Torpoint Support Group
Meets second Friday of the month 2pm to 4pm at Torpoint Library
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Tunbridge Wells Support Group
Meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10.30am-12.30pm at St. Augustines Church (Parish Room)
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Tynedale Support Group
Meet Second Wednesday of every month 1pm to 3pm at St. Andrews Cottage
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Uxbridge Support Group
Third Friday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Christ Church
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Wales Telephone Support Group
Virtual Telephone Group Only - Every Wednesday. Please contact for Welsh and English speaking calls. at Unknown - Virtual Only
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Walsall Support Group
Meets on the last Thursday of each month, 10.30am to 12pm (Except August and December) at The Walsall Blind Society
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Walton-on-Thames Support Group
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 1.30 - 3.30pm at Walton Village Pub
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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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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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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.
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.