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.

Before attending any group for the first time, please call our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. They’ll be able to confirm that your group is meeting in person or by telephone.

Find your local support group

Folkestone Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the last Friday of the month 10.30am - 12noon at VOCO The Clifton Hotel

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Forfar Macular Society Support Group

Meets last Wednesday of the month from 1.30-3.30pm at Royal Hotel

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Frome Macular Society Support Group

Group meet third Wednesday of the month - 10am-12midday at Frome Cricket Club

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Gloucester City Macular Society Support Group

Monthly 1st Wednesday 10.00 - 12noon (July- annual day trip) at Gloucestershire Deaf Association

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Gosport Macular Society Support Group

This group is currently paused. If you would be interested in attending, please call Regional Manager Tyler on 07920 643 710.

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Grimsby Macular Society Support Group

Meetings last Wednesday of every month from 10.30am - 12noon at St James Hotel

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Guernsey Macular Society Support Group

Meet monthly second Wednesday from 1.30 to 3.30pm at St Martins Community Centre

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Guildford Macular Society Support Group

Third Friday of the month from 10.30am - 12.30pm at Guildford Institute

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Halifax Macular Society Support Group

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Hammersmith and Fulham Macular Society Support Group

First Monday of the month 2pm - 4pm at Age Uk

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Harrow and Area Macular Society Support Group

First Thursday of the month 11am - 1pm at First Floor Food & Drink Area -St Anns Shopping Centre

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Sleaford Macular Society Support Group

Meets first Friday of every month at 10.00am – 12:00pm (Not January or August) at Sleaford Town 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 groups admin 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. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.

Friendly support

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.

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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.