Debrief: our supporter magazine

Debrief is our magazine for supporters, giving you a snapshot of your impact and the lives you help rebuild.

This Summer 2026 edition highlights how you're helping blind veterans to rebuild their independence, including Ben’s journey after losing his sight in Iraq, and the determination of those who took on the London Marathon. Your support enables blind veterans to feel the impact of rehabilitation, technology and community every single day.

These stories show the strength and spirit that fuels this charity. Thank you for being such an important part of it.

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Blind veteran Richard stands tall after rehabilitation support

15 Jun 2026

After sight loss, blind veteran Richard found the specialist support he needed through Blind Veterans UK.

Richard is standing with his white cane outside the front of the Rustington Centre, with a Blind Veterans UK bus behind him.

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A Sandhurst celebration

16 Feb 2026

A group of blind veterans joined charity corporate partners at a special event held at RMA Sandhurst.

Op Telic: A life changed forever in Iraq

As we mark 15 years since the end of Op Telic, Ben shares his story of the day his patrol was hit by an IED.

A young Ben in uniform sat in the back of an Army vehicle with his thumb up
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  • Op Telic: a life changed forever

  • How AI is transforming daily life for Richard

  • The blind veterans who took on the London Marathon

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Previous issues

Debrief - Winter 2026

Debrief Winter 2025

Debrief - Summer 2025

Front cover of Blind Veteran UK's Debrief magazine, Summer 2025 edition, featuring a Martin Impey illustration depicting a group of service men and women celebrating VE Day. The header text reads: Lighting the way - thanks to you.

Debrief - Winter 2025

Front cover of Blind Veteran UK's Debrief magazine, Winter 2025 edition, featuring blind veteran Michael in uniform beside a faded image of his younger self. Heading text reads: Heroes - then and now.

Debrief - Summer 2024

Supporter magazine front cover, with title "D-Day80: Honouring our brave heroes" and a portrait photograph of a D-Day blind veteran

Debrief - Winter 2024

Supporter magazine front cover, with title "D-Day80: Honouring our brave heroes" and a portrait photograph of a D-Day blind veteran

Debrief - Summer 2023

Supporter magazine front cover, with title "Thank you for rebuilding lives" and a photograph of a blind veteran holding up a photograph of her in the military

Debrief - Winter 2023

Debrief 2023 Winter cover

Debrief - Summer 2022

Debrief 2022 Summer cover

Debrief - Winter 2022

The cover of the winter 2022 issue of Debrief

Debrief - Summer 2021

The cover of the summer 2021 issue of Debrief

Debrief - Winter 2020

The cover of the winter 2020 issue of Debrief

Debrief - Summer 2020

The cover of the summer 2020 issue of Debrief

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News and stories

Find out about what's happening across our charity, and learn more about our veterans, fundraisers and partners.

A nurse standing while reading a newspaper, as a group of blind veterans are gathered round her

How we help veterans

Find out how we help ex-Servicemen and women turn their lives around.

Wayne and Simon laughing together

Support us

We need your help to change blind veterans' lives. Find out more about how you can donate, fundraise or volunteer.

Charity supporter Dominic smiling as he runs along a crowd, wearing a Blind Veterans UK vest and holding his hand out to wave as he passes