Help & info
Whether you want to apply for support from Blind Veterans UK, or just want some useful information about living with sight loss, you can find all you need here.
![Blind veteran Connie, wearing dark sunglasses and laughing as she speaks to Blind Veterans UK staff member](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/r5vbkgsy/connie_evan_member_hattie_lockhartsmith_staff_14_05_2019.jpg?width=1920&height=610&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Are you a veteran with a vision impairment?
We help vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women of any generation, offering rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support for life.
Find out how you can apply for support from Blind Veterans UK for yourself or a family member. You can also browse our articles on living with sight loss, or explore our urgent help section, where you can find details of other organisations that can help in a crisis.
Are you a veteran with a vision impairment?
We can help you regain your independence.
![Blind veteran Ken and his support worker sitting at a table laughing together in Ken's home](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/03nlm3hm/28667_ken-facal-and-matthew-athey-laughing-smiling_29_09_2022.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.32943979131490209,0.50511124995054046&mode=crop)
How we help veterans
We offer vision-impaired veterans a bespoke, holistic service, giving them support they need to regain their independence and confidence and live a fulfilling life.
![Photo of blind veteran Simon wearing his service medals](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/nenm0ws3/simon_brown_member_05_10_2021.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.24570574371754464,0.48247349450236982&mode=crop)
How we help carers
We’re not just here for veterans. We also offer support and advice for carers looking after a loved one with sight loss.
![Blind veteran Billy with his arm around his wife, smiling as they stand outside our Centre of wellbeing in Llandudno](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/2t1oymvi/15896_billy-baxter-and-wife-outside-the-llandudno-centre_07_09_2012-11_07_24.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.44522306169521819,0.66693689666667089&mode=crop)
Need help in a crisis?
Sight loss resources
Get information, hints and tips about living with a vision impairment
Tips for applying for a Veteran Card
12 Jun 2024
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Using your phone as a magnifier
11 Feb 2024
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Welfare benefits for people with sight loss
23 Jan 2024
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Read more
Meet the team
Get to know the people who will help you on your journey to independence.
![A group of nine Blind Veteran UK staff members at an event, gathered together and smiling](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/sw2pjcdr/staff-photo.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.5475631204270639,0.49812131793734565&mode=crop)
Donate now
There are many thousands of blind veterans who still need our support. Your donation can help us reach them.
![A head shot of blind veteran Chris, a healed scar is showing along his brow line, highlighting an injury he received during his time in service.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/dlij3tzb/chris-nowell-member-21_09_2016-copy.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Fundraise for us
Whether you want to run a marathon or host a pub quiz, your fundraising efforts are vital to the work we do.
![Supporter Alex, running a marathon in a Blind Veterans UK vest, smiling with his arms held out in celebration.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/pzgelzny/alex_smith_supporter_24_04_2016.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
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