Wales Council of the Blind

Support group

Definition: Formal or informal group aiming to assist each other in overcoming problems and to share experiences.

Category: uncategorised

Credit: WCB

Source: http://www.wcb-ccd.org.uk


Services mentioning Support group

Behcets Local Support Groups - (Behcet's UK) Support Group

Local support groups in-person and online. For groups in Wales contact Rachel below for more information.

Fuch's Friends - (Corneal Dystrophy Foundation) Support Group

The Fuchs' Friends international online support group is a place of support and information for people with all types of Corneal Dystrophy. It is an outreach project of The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. We are here to provide Education and Support regarding Corneal Dystrophies. We are here to help people who, when diagnosed, are sent on an emotional roller coaster ride caused by shock of the diagnoses and fear of the unknown future of their vision.

Glaucoma Support Groups - (Glaucoma UK) Support Group

Glaucoma UK organises patient support groups across the UK. The concept of the groups is to allow patients to meet their health care professionals in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the time restricted atmosphere on outpatients, so the condition and treatment can be discussed in more depth. The weblink below gives details and contact points.

Macular Group - (affiliated) Sight Life Cardiff - (Sight Life) Support Group

Support group for people with macular disease. Meets at Sight Life monthly on the first Monday of the month. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Sight Life, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR. Contact Sightlife.

Macular Group - Dolgellau - (Macular Society) Support Group

Support group for people with macular disease. Meets on 3rd Wednesday of every month, at 1.30pm. Theatre Fach, Dolgellau, Gwynedd.

Macular Group - Llandudno - (Macular Society) Support Group

Support group for people with Macular disease. Meets monthly, on first Monday of the month at 11am. Craig y Don Community Centre, Llandudno.

Macular Group - Llangollen - (Macular Society) Support Group

Support group meets 4th Monday of every month at 11am. The Hand Hotel, Llangollen, Denbighshire.

Macular Group - Newtown - (Macular Society) Support Group

Support group meets 1st Monday each month at 2pm. MCRA, Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys.

Macular Society Befriending - (Macular Society) Befriending

It is not unusual for some people with macular disease to feel isolated, especially if it's difficult to get out and about. However, there is no need to feel alone - MS telephone befrienders can provide a regular friendly phone call, which may help to rebuild confidence and independence. Their telephone befriending service may be especially helpful if you cannot get to one of their support group meetings, but would like to talk to someone who has experience of macular disease.

Macular Society local support groups - (Macular Society) Support Group

The Macular Society has local self-help support groups across the UK. The groups vary in size and style but all offer invaluable practical and emotional support to people with macular disease from people with macular disease. Click the link below and enter your postcode to find the group near you.

Sightlife Group - (Sight Cymru) Clubs and social groups

Support group for people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets twice a month, once in Newport on the 2nd Tuesday and once in Cardiff on the 4th Tuesday, to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services.

Library records mentioning Support group

CHARGE Family Support Group Newsletter Newsletter - [Library Type]

The newsletter of the CHARGE Family Support Group gives information to families and carers of individuals with CHARGE Syndrome.