Glaucoma UK
Long-term Conditions · Charity · National service
Glaucoma UK supports people affected by glaucoma via a free adviser helpline, Buddy Scheme, local support groups and free resources.
Glaucoma UK (formerly the International Glaucoma Association) is the national charity supporting people affected by glaucoma. It offers a free helpline staffed by trained advisers, a Buddy Scheme matching newly diagnosed people with peers, local support groups across the UK and free booklets and resources. Charity numbers 274681 (England and Wales) and SC041550 (Scotland). The charity also funds research and runs Glaucoma Awareness Week.
Contact
Phone: 01233 648170
Website: https://glaucoma.uk/
Email: helpline@glaucoma.uk
Address: Woodcote House, Ashford, TN24 8DH
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults and families
Eligibility: Anyone diagnosed with or at risk of glaucoma, family members and carers.
Not suitable for: Not a clinical service — for eye emergencies contact NHS 111 or your optometrist.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/glaucoma-uk