Local support groups
Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.
Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.
Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. 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. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting.
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.
Irvine Support Group
Meets third Wednesday of the month from 11.15am to 12.45pm (no meetings in January) at Volunteer Rooms
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Kensington & Chelsea Support Group
Meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 2pm - 4pm at Essex Unitarian Church
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Kidderminster Support Group
Meets monthly second Wednesday 10:30 - 12:00 at Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill
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Kilmarnock Support Group
The next meeting dates held from 11am - 12.30pm for this group are: 1 November 2024 7 March 2025 6 June 2025 3 October 2025 at The Howard Centre
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Kingston Support Group
second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Rose Theatre Cafe
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Kirkcaldy Support Group
Last Monday of the month (excluding December) 11am -12.30pm at Kirkcaldy Galleries and Library
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Lampeter Support Group
Please note: the November 2024 meeting is being held on 6 November, not 13 November.
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Larne Support Group
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month (not July & August) from 10.30am – 12pm at Larne Market Yard
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Leamington Spa Support Group
Meets on the third Tuesday of each month 1.45pm to 4pm (Except August and December) at The Baptist Church
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Leatherhead Support Group
Meet on the second Monday of the month from 2pm-3.30pm at The Fairfield Centre
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Leeds Support Group
1st Monday of each month Monday 1.00 - 3.00 (Except May Bank Holidays) and Aug at Newman Centre
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Leicester Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of the month, 2.00 - 3.30pm Contact Paul at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Bishop Street Methodist Church
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