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

Craigavon Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the second Wednesday of each month (not July or Aug) 2pm to 3pm. at The Jethro Centre

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Cranleigh Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the last Tuesday of every month, 2pm-4pm at The Manor

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Crawley Macular Society Support Group

Third Friday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm at BBs Coffee Shop (opposite Primark)

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Crieff Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the first Monday of the month 10am - 12noon. at Small Hall of St Andrews Parish Church of Scotland

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Croydon Macular Society Support Group

July 2025 meeting is cancelled due to hot weather. August to meet as normal.

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Cullompton Macular Society Support Group

Meets every month on the third Tuesday, from 10am - 12midday at The Hayridge

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Dalvenie Macular Society Support Group

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 10.30am - 12midday at The Hub, Banchory-Ternan West Parish Church

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Deeside Macular Society Support Group

Meets on the first Tuesday in the month from 10.00am to 12.00pm at Bonty Court

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Derby Macular Society Support Group

There is no meeting in August 2023.

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Dereham Macular Society Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am to 12.30pm. at Meeting Point

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Diss Macular Society Support Group

Meet second Friday of the month 11am - 1pm at Community Room - Morrison's Store

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Dolgellau Macular Society Support Group

Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. No meeting in January, August and December. at Theatr Fach

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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.