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
Local
support groups in-person and online. For groups in Wales contact Rachel below for more information.
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 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.
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.
Support group for people with
macular disease. Meets on 3rd Wednesday of every month, at 1.30pm. Theatre Fach, Dolgellau, Gwynedd.
Support group for people with
Macular disease. Meets monthly, on first Monday of the month at 11am. Craig y Don Community Centre, Llandudno.
Support group meets 4th Monday of every month at 11am. The Hand Hotel, Llangollen, Denbighshire.
Support group meets 1st Monday each month at 2pm. MCRA,
Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys.
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.
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.
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
The newsletter of the
CHARGE Family
Support Group gives information to families and
carers of individuals with CHARGE Syndrome.
