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.
Downham Market Macular Society Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Function Room
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Dumfries Macular Society Support Group
There will be no meeting December 2024.
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Penzance Macular Society Support Group
Group Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. 10.30-12midday at Mount's Bay Lodge
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Pocklington Macular Society Support Group
Meet third Thursday every other month, 1pm - 2pm. (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
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Stafford Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month 10.30am to 12noon at Community Room Asda
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Staines Support Group
Meetings on the second Thursday of each month from 10.30am - 12.00pm. at Staines Methodist Church
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Stockport Support Group
Monthly except December Last Wednesday 1.15 - 3.15pm at Walthew House
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Stonehaven Support Group
Meets first Tuesday of the Month 2-4pm at St James' Episcopal Church Hall
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Storrington Support Group
Meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month 1.30pm - 3pm at Chanctonbury Leisure Centre
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Strabane Support Group
First meeting at this venue is September 2023 - Third Wednesday of the month, at 11am – 12pm. at Strabane Library
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Stroud & District Support Group
Meet quarterly on a Saturday (June, Sept, December, March) at Stroud General Hospital
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Sunderland Support Group
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of every Month from 1.30pm - 2:30pm at Sunderland and North Durham Royal
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