Macular Society adds services during pandemic

A range of telephone and online services have been introduced by the Macular Society in order to continue providing support to people living with macular disease during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

All face to face services have been suspended by the charity including peer support group meetings in order keep members, volunteers and those using the services safe.

Telephone conference support groups have been set up that will be run by the Macular Society’s regional managers and are open to anyone living with macular disease, as well as their families and friends.

Cathy Yelf, chief executive of the Macular Society, said: ‘In an unprecedented situation like this health and wellbeing must always come first. However, it’s absolutely vital that everyone who needs our support continues to receive it.’