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Our 2020 annual conference was on Saturday 12 September 2020.

The Macular Disease Conference: Hope for the Future will be held online on Saturday 14 September 2024.

A tailored session for those with inherited retinal diseases and of working age.

A tailored session for people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

My Macular and Me is our tailored session for people newly diagnosed with macular disease, family members, friends and caregivers.

Understanding sight loss

It can be difficult to understand central vision loss. It may even appear that a person can see some things when they want to. This is because parts of the macula may still be working.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to financial support from the government. Welfare benefits are available to help those living with macular disease, and their families, with extra costs.

What is the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults?

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit paid to people who have a long-term illness or disability and who are under pension age. The illness or disability should have a significant impact on the way a person can care for himself or herself or move around.

If you are of pensionable age and have a sight problem you will probably have extra expenses, such as taxis or help at home. Attendance Allowance (AA) can help you with these additional costs.

What is Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children?

DLA is to help pay for the additional costs of your child’s long term health condition or disability. The benefit is split in to two parts, care and mobility or a combination of the two and is paid for your child up to the age of 16 years old.