Members of the Berkshire local peer support group sitting around a table

Local peer support groups

Our Retina UK Peer Support Group network offers information and support via regular meetings both online or in-person.

Groups meet in person or virtually and are a welcoming, safe and friendly place for people to share experiences, tips and information and form friendships.

Our local peer support groups meet online or in-person at different venues around the UK. If there isn’t one currently in your area, please get in touch with Mark Baxter, our Information and Support Coordinator. You can email him at [email protected] or call him on 07889 595783.

Local Peer Support Groups

  • Belfast
  • Berkshire
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Dorset & Southwest
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Hampshire
  • Isle of Wight
  • London & Southeast (formerly Kent)
  • Manchester
  • South Wales
  • West Midlands

Online & Focused Interest Groups

  • Women’s Peer Support Group
  • Young Adults Peer Support Group
  • Men’s Peer Support Group
  • National Peer Support Group
  • Scotland Peer Support Group
  • Wales Peer Support Group
  • *NEW* ‘Talking’ Books
  • ‘Talking’ Home & Garden
  • ‘Talking’ Creative Arts
  • ‘Talking’ Travel
  • ‘Talking’ Tech

 

More information about upcoming events can be found in our Events Calendar.

 

Upcoming Local Peer Support Groups

Retina UK local peer support groups: Berkshire

Berkshire Local Peer Support Group

Monday 12 October 2026, 7pm - 8pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitator James and the Berkshire group for their latest online social catch up.

Men's peer support group - Community Focused Peer Support Groups

Men’s Peer Support Group

Thursday 15 October 2026, 7.00pm - 8.30pm - via Zoom - Come and join Mark Baxter and the group for our latest Men's Peer Support Group online social catch up.

‘Talking’ Books Peer Support Group

‘Talking’ Books Peer Support Group

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitators Cindy & Jane for our latest meeting where we will be reviewing our current book choice and discussing your suggestions and ideas for our next read.

Retina UK local peer support groups: West Midlands

West Midlands Local Peer Support Group

Tuesday 27 October, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitator Perm and the group for their latest online catch up where we are delighted to welcome our inspirational guest speaker Shazia Begum.

Retina UK interest focused peer support groups: 'Talking' Home and Garden

‘Talking’ Home & Garden Peer Support Group

Tuesday 3 November 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please join facilitators Brian & Steve where we invite you to celebrate National Homemaker Day with us by sharing your tips, hints & advice on how we can make our home & garden easier to manage.

South Wales Local Peer Support Group

South Wales Local Peer Support Group

Tuesday 10 November 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitator Stuart and the group for their latest online meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Anita Davies, Sight Loss Engagement Manager at WCB.

Retina UK local peer support groups: London & South East

London & Southeast Local Peer Support Group

Friday 4 December 2026, 6.30pm - 9.30pm - In-person - Please come and join facilitator Bhavini and the group for their Christmas event and evening out to see ABBA Voyage at the ABBA Arena in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park .

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