Macular Counselling Service

I am the manager of the Macular Society Counselling Service. I am a BACP accredited counsellor and supervisor. I want to make a difference!

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Both securing a job and the workplace itself can be difficult at the best of times but we know for people with a sight loss condition it can be even more challenging.

Register now for the one-off employment webinar. Full details in the story...

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

1,000 miles in 2021 to help Beat Macular Disease! Huge well done to Sandra and her fantastic fundraising efforts. We’d love it if you could sponsor her in her effort to fund groundbreaking research and treatment. 👏🏻🙌 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Macular Society Member Chris shares his 'petrifying' experiences of living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, its impact on his life and the 'lifesaving' support which is available.

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Are you a parent or grandparents living with macular disease, or supporting a child with the condition? Come along to our one-off webinar on Monday where we will be joined by @MoorvisionDevon and rehabilitation officer Naseem Shuker. https://t.co/vTi22r9mnu

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

A huge thank you to the staff at @VisionExpress in Dorchester for their fantastic fundraising efforts for @MacularSociety and @ChectUK! Read more about what they're up to @dorcesterhub. 👏👏👏

[Esme's Umbrella @esmesumbrella]

Calling everyone with low vision. If you live WITH or WITHOUT #charlesbonnetsyndrome @uniofOxford is conducting CBS study I at @NDCNOxford Volunteers requested please. Contact [email protected] for more info. Travelling expenses paid. @JKJolly4 @xonblind @visionary_uk Please RT.

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Assistive technology provider @sightandsoundt will be discussing and demonstrating the latest equipment, which can make daily life easier for people with macular disease at our working-age virtual clinic this month. https://t.co/vAAtL1HUUV

[eyecareFAQ @eyecarefaq]

Is sight loss and eye disease related to aging?

The leading causes of sight loss – cataract, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease - are all age related. If your sight is not as good as it used to be, you’re not alone. #EyeWeek #VisionMatters

[Macular Counselling Service @MacularService]

@MannaElaine Happy Birthday! Keep going, sounds like you are pretty amazing!

[Jurgen 👨‍🦯 @NotJstABlindGuy]

When 90% of severely site impaired people are unemployed, and 94% of people believe a visually impaired person can’t do their job, you begin to understand the importance of @Vision_Fdn #SeeMySkills campaign. There is such a lot of wasted talent.

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Regular eye tests are vital health check for everyone. You should have an eye test at least every two years, even if you don't have any problems with your vision #EyeWeek #NationalEyeHealthWeek #VisionMatters

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Earlier this year Scott struggled to run a few metres without stopping to catch his breath. Yesterday, he ran @ScottishHalfMar in 1hr 44mins. A huge well done & thank you to Scott & all those who supported him #BeatMacularDisease #EyeWeek #VisionMatters https://t.co/1ay0l8tSfq

[Macular Counselling Service @MacularService]

@MacularSociety @ScottishHalfMar Well done and thank you Scott.

[Chris Owen @blind_backpack]

We did it!
100 k
124,620 step
20hours of walking
£5,390 raised
Thanks to my amazing sister @kathryn.owen.77 for being with me, guiding me and keeping me sane.
@ultrachallenges #ThamesPathChallenge
@macularsociety

[Macular Counselling Service @MacularService]

@blind_backpack @Kathryn @UltraChallenges @MacularSociety Amazing and well done to you both, what a massive achievement. Thank you to you both for the fantastic amount that you have raised for the Macular Society. Have a well deserved rest now. Suzanne

[Chris Owen @blind_backpack]

28k of @UltraChallenges Thames Path Challenge and over £5k raised for @MacularSociety please keep giving

https://t.co/a3YCGHfbfh

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

There is no need to face macular disease alone. We are here to support you and our counselling service can help deal with all the emotions you may be feeling. For more info about the service call our advice and information service on 0300 3030 111 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

A comment in our chat says ‘I had counselling with the Society and it saved me from so much emotional pain and anxiety. I can not recommend it enough. So much compassion and empathy’

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Suzanne Roberts from @MacularService has joined to talk about the emotional impact of a diagnosis. The Society provides specialist emotional support through telephone counselling, helping around 600 people each year.

[Chris Owen @blind_backpack]

It’s 6am and in just over 2 hours I set off with my sister on the first leg of our 100k trek for @MacularSociety in the past 3 months I’ve walked equal to London to Glasgow in training miles, but now it’s time for the big one.
https://t.co/a3YCGHfbfh