A new support group is being launched to help increase the confidence and independence of people affected by macular degeneration in Oswestry.
The Macular Society together with local people have organised the group, which will meet for the first time on Friday 15 April. The ongoing aim of the group will be to offer information, encouragement and friendship to people who are affected by the condition.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central vision and is the most common cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people. More people are affected as our population ages.
Amanda Read, Macular Society Regional Manager, said: “This new group is here for anybody affected by macular degeneration, we want to encourage people to come along. Friends and family are also very welcome.
“It’s good to be able to learn from each other’s experiences and get tips. The peer support can be so helpful. Our groups can really help people increase in confidence and become more independent.
“The group will invite guest speakers on a variety of subjects, including macular conditions and their impact on our daily lives. The meetings are also social occasions where we can chat over a cup of tea.”
The Macular Society is inviting anyone affected by the condition to join them at the first group meeting, taking place on Friday 15 April 2016 at 2pm at:
The Qube
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RB
Following the first meeting the group will continue to meet on the third Friday of the month at The Qube.
For more information on the group or macular degeneration, call the Macular Society’s helpline on 0300 3030 111 or email help@macularsociety.org.
