Our offer to you
Blind Veterans UK is here to support you.
We help our Members adjust to the challenges of sight loss with a range of services designed to increase your confidence and give you more independence.
While the specific support we offer may vary from person to person depending on what's needed, every Member can expect the following:
How we support you
Your local team will welcome you, offer rehabilitation and training, introduce you to other Members and connect you to other organisations that can help.
Our accessible centres in Llandudno, North Wales, and Rustington, in West Sussex, offer rehabilitation and training, holidays and friendships.
Our Member Support Hub (MeSH) advises on eye health and equipment issues, plus navigates to services and our inhouse creative programme.
We always want your thoughts and suggestions. Answer our quick survey, give us your feedback and contact your Regional Rep.
We send you our magazine, Review, in the format of your choice, and share news, events and inspiring stories - which could include yours!
Our amazing volunteers are on hand to visit you or give you a call. You can even become a volunteer yourself. Just ask your local team for more information.
Sight loss resources
Our range of resources are full of information and tips to help you live independently with a vision impairment.
Using your phone as a magnifier
11 Feb 2024
Traditional handheld magnifiers can be very effective, but did you know that you can use your smartphone too?
Hobbies with low vision: gardening
30 Jan 2024
Gardening is one of the best hobbies for someone with sight loss as it can be as simple or as complex as you like.
Welfare benefits for people with sight loss
23 Jan 2024
You may be entitled to financial and other support to help you address issues caused by your disability.
Introduce a comrade
We support veterans of all generations, regardless of how or when they lost their sight. If you or someone you know is struggling with sight loss and served in the Armed Forces at any time, including National Service, then please do introduce them to us.
Support for loved ones
We know sight loss affects the whole family, so we support your family members and carers with:
- advice and guidance from our qualified Community Support Workers.
- respite care for veterans to give your loved ones a break.
- social events and carer sessions to meet others in the same boat.
Ask your local team how to get involved.
"This charity helped me to realise there is life after sight loss. The help I've received from my peers and the staff has been a huge benefit."
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Centre breaks
We run holidays for Members at our accessible centres in the stunning coastal towns of Llandudno and Rustington.
Review magazine
Check out our latest collection of Review magazines, the journal of Blind Veterans UK.
Contact us
Need to get in touch with us, but not sure who to call? We've listed all the numbers you need here.
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