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

Lichfield Support Group

First Friday of the month 10:30-12:30 at Beacon Park Village

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Limavady Support Group

Meet first Monday of each month (not July & August) 10.30am until 11.30am at Limavady Library

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Lincoln and District Support Group

Meets on the third Friday of each month (except August) 11am - 1pm at The Community Centre

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Lisburn Support Group

Meets every second Monday of the month 11am to 12.30 pm (not July and August) at The Bridge Community Centre

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Liskeard Support Group

Group meets Last Tuesday of the month 1.00 to 3.00pm (Not December) at Doniert Room

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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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Llangollen Support Group

Fourth Monday of month 11am-1pm. No meetings in August and December. at The Hand Hotel

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Londonderry Support Group

Meet second Wednesday of month from 11am to 12pm (not Jul & Aug) at Sensory Support Centre

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Loughborough Support Group

Meets second Wednesday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.15pm. No meeting in January. at Forest Room

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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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Maidenhead Support Group

Meet first Friday each month except January& August from 2 to 4pm at High Street 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. 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.