A NEW support group to help fight loneliness and isolation among people living with sight loss has been set up.

The group, run by leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, meets in person on the third Wednesday every other month at Eve's Cafe, Greenside, Cleckheaton.

The next group meeting will take place between 1.30pm and 3pm on April 17.

Vicky Thompson, Macular Society regional manager for Yorkshire, said: "I'm really proud and excited with the launch of this new group for people living in and around the area of Cleckheaton.

"I know from experience of our other support groups in the country that people who have been diagnosed with a sight loss condition do rely on them for socialising and support.

"The local group is not only welcome to new members who have been diagnosed with macular disease, but also their family, friends and carers.

"We know the peer support can be so helpful and our groups can really help people increase in confidence and become more independent." 

For more information about the group, to become a volunteer or to confirm your attendance for the next meeting, contact Vicky by calling 07376398916 or emailing vicky.thompson@macularsociety.org