Local support groups

Our groups offer a warm, supportive space for people with macular disease, their families and friends. They’re a welcoming and compassionate place a find support, build confidence and connect with others. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.

Before attending any group for the first time, please call our volunteer and group support team on 01264 560 259. They’ll be able to confirm that your group is meeting in person or by telephone.

Find your local support group

Oswestry Support Group

Group meets on the third Friday of each month 2-4pm. at The Tankard

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Oxford Support Group

Quarterly. Feb May Aug Nov 10.30AM winter 2.30PM summer. Last Thursday of the month. quarterly at North Oxford Association

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Perth Support Group

Meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 10.15am-12Midday at Vision PK

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Peterborough Support Group

Third Tuesday of each month, 2pm-4pm at The JP Hartley Room, Peterborough Central Library

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Plymouth Support Group

Monthly 1st Wednesday 1.45 - 4.00pm at Lower Hall of Abbey Hall

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Portishead Support Group

Last Thursday of each month 2-4pm at The Folk Hall

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Portsmouth Support Group

First Friday of the month at 11am to 1pm at Portsmouth Central Library

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Preston Support Group

Meets First Wednesday of every month from 10.30-12.15 at Central Methodist Church

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Prestwich Support Group

Meet on the first Wednesday of the month 2pm-4pm. Access to the meeting room is via the entrance at the back of the church adjacent to the car park at Prestwich Methodist Church

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Reading Support Group

Last Wednesday of the following months at 2pm - 4pm Feb, Apr, June, July, Aug, Sep, Nov at Abbey Baptist Church

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Redbridge Support Group

Please call Regional Manager Shalini on 07824 330 951 before attending this group for the first time. Group venue is currently at capacity at Salvation Army Woodford Corps

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Redhill Support Group

Meet on the second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Redhill Methodist Church

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Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our volunteer and group support team on 01264 560 259.

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.

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