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.
Neath Support Group
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month 1pm-3pm at Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service
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Newry Support Group
Meets Fortnightly 11am to 1pm by group telephone, Please contact Emma for more information at groupsadmin@macularsociety.org or call 01264 560 259 at Newry Library
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Newtownabbey Support Group
Meet second Wednesday of the month 11am-12.30pm (not July & August) at Glengormley Library
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Newtownards Support Group
Third Monday of the month, 10.30am - 11.30am First meeting is February 2024. at St Mark's Parish Hall
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North Lancs Support Group (Was Carnforth)
Last Tuesday of the month 2pm - 3.30pm at Brew Me Sunshine (Galloways)
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North Staffordshire Support Group
Monthly every third Tuesday (except August and December) 10.30am-12:30pm at St James Church Hall
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Northallerton Support Group
2024 meeting dates - Wednesday 3 April 1pm – 3pm Wednesday 3 July 1pm – 3pm Wednesday 2 October 1pm – 3pm at UpFront! Hambleton Community Action
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Northwich Central Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30 at Salvation Army
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Norwich Support Group
Meets on the second Friday of the month, 12pm to 1.30pm at Vision Norfolk - The Bradbury Centre
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Nottingham Support Group
Meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3pm. at My Sight Notts
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Oldham Support Group
Meet on the second Wednesday of the month (except August) from 1pm to 2.30pm at The Link Centre
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Omagh Support Group
Meets First Wednesday of every month from 11-1pm (Next Meeting Wednesday 6 September) at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex
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