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.
Retford Support Group
Group meets on the First Thursday of each month from 10am until 11.30am. No meeting in January. at Goodwin Hall
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Rochdale Support Group
Meet on the First Friday of the month (except January) 10.30am-12.30pm at St Andrews Church
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Romsey Support Group
Meet First Friday of the month 1.30 to 3.30pm at Carers Together
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Rotherham Support Group
in person meeting - second Wednesday of the month between 1pm - 2.30pm conference call every Wednesday 2pm - 3pm (except second Wednesday when meeting in person) at Tesco Community Room
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Royal Glamorgan Hospital Support Group
Meets First Wednesday of the Month 2pm to 4pm at The Pavillion
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Ruthin Support Group
First meeting 10 November 2022 Meets second Thursday of the month 11am - 1pm at Canolfan Naylor Leyland Centre
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Saltash Support Group
Meets First Thursday of every month from 10.30 to 12 noon at Saltash United Football Club
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Sandwell Support Group
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month -11:30am - 1:00pm at Wesley Methodist Church
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Scarborough Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month, 10am-12pm, except August. at Scarborough Library & Information Centre
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Scunthorpe Support Group
Monthly 4th Monday. 10.00am-noon at Scunthorpe Central Library
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Sevenoaks Support Group
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 10.30am to 12.00pm at Stag Community Arts Centre
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Sheffield Support Group
Meet 1st Thursday of every month at 1.30 - 3pm at Central United Reformed Church
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