Blind Veterans UK
@BlindVeterans
National #charity supporting #blind #veterans. We believe no one who has served our country should battle blindness alone. 🎖️ Formerly @stdunstansnews
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http://blindveterans.org.uk 14-12-2009 11:03:24
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You're never too young to get involved in fundraising!
Poppy and Mollie, aged 6 and 9, raised almost £400 with a bake sale in support of their Dad who is running the #LondonMarathon to raise vital funds for our charity.
Read more: ow.ly/KylG50R98kN
Managing your bills and statements with #SightLoss is key to financial independence. We've compiled tips on accessing them in a format that works for you, using technology to stay organised, and understanding the details. Read our step-by-step guide: ow.ly/Phkg50R931H
This #WorldHealthDay , don’t forget your eyes. Your vision is precious. Having regular check-ups is the best way to look after it as this will make sure any small changes are picked up early. ow.ly/ckCL50R9awQ
Blind veteran Ken says: 'I was more or less at the bottom and didn't know how far I was going down. Just having company again did - and still does - make a huge difference.'
#BecomeAVolunteer and make a difference to veterans like Ken: ow.ly/NbyU50R3pY9
For #InternationalWomensDay we caught up with three of our blind veterans, who have an average age of 91-years-old, to see what advice they would give the young women of today.
For #WorldBookDay we've got the lowdown on where you can find and read your favourite books and publications in sight loss accessible formats. ow.ly/olt950QNsPi
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Wish you could give more to the causes you care about?
February is #PayrollGivingMonth , so we're highlighting how you can make your donation go further by giving straight from your wages or pension, before taxes, at no extra cost to you.
Find out more: ow.ly/ut0y50QAhrm
The #GreatNorthRun ballot has been announced! Didn't get a place? No need to fret!
You can still join this iconic #HalfMarathon by signing up for a charity place with us, all while raising vital funds for our blind veterans.
Sign up now: ow.ly/xZln50QCATO
Love is in the air this #ValentinesDay ! With a combined 274 years of marriage, five blind veterans and their partners, reveal their secrets to a lasting partnership.
Read their stories, advice and find out how their relationships adapted with sight loss: ow.ly/rLNI50QB2pU
BBC Radio praised Blind Veterans UK UK's site for its accessibility: 'It's really obvious that they have actually thought about accessibility in the design process'
AbilityNet and Blind Veterans UK collaborated with disabled users to ensure inclusive design: abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-…
Choosing #ValentinesDay chocolates can be tricky, but our blind veterans have you covered!
They've returned to their judging seats to find you this year's top chocolate box. Curious to see which 'box of purple delight' won their hearts?
Find out now: ow.ly/xr2h50QABOc