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Looking for work can be hard, and even more so when you have macular disease. It is difficult to know where to start and what kind of work to look for. In this section you will find several videos which will help address some of your concerns.

Following a diagnosis of macular disease, one of the main concerns of those who are employed is whether or not they will still be able to keep working. The employers are expected to make some adjustments to the work place, to help their employee keep their job. These are called ‘reasonable adjustments’ and the cost is covered by the employer. The Access to Work (ATW) scheme funded by the government pays for adjustments that are not considered reasonable for the employer to fund.

If you are looking for work or trying to get yourself back into the job market volunteering may be a way of making you stand out from the crowd or updating your skills. This page explores how volunteering can support your job-seeking activities.

Losing your central vision can make daily life more challenging. Feel more independent in your home with our practical guides to everyday activities such as preparing meals, personal care, using technology and more.

There is a lot of enjoyment to be had from gardening, and macular disease needn’t get in the way. Whether you have a couple of pots or a huge plot, there’s no doubt that gardening is good for body, mind and soul.

Advice, hints and tips on managing daily life with macular disease. Many of these tips are from our members – they are the experts on living with macular disease.

It becomes more difficult to read and write when you have macular disease. Here are some hints and tips to help you continue to read and write with central vision loss.

When you have macular disease, preparing and cooking food can seem a little daunting. However, with a few considerations and simple changes you can continue cooking and preparing food.

Looking after yourself when you have macular disease can be very challenging. Here are some simple tips that might help overcome some of those challenges.

At home

Good lighting at home is important, particularly if you have poor vision. Light becomes more important for all of us as we age. By the age of 60 we need three times more light than in our twenties.