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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

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.

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Blind veteran Ken and his support worker sitting at a table laughing together in Ken's home
Blind veteran Ken, right, and Community Supporter Worker, Matthew (Photo credit: Richard Cannon)

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.

How we help veterans
Photo of blind veteran Simon wearing his service medals
Blind veteran Simon wearing his service medals

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.

Support for loved ones and carers
Blind veteran Billy with his arm around his wife, smiling as they stand outside our Centre of wellbeing in Llandudno
Blind veteran Billy and his wife

Need help in a crisis?

Find out who can help with our emergency support directory

Sight loss resources

Get information, hints and tips about living with a vision impairment

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