Blind Veterans UK

National #charity supporting #blind #veterans. We believe every blind veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. 🎖️ Formerly @stdunstansnews

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This #ArmedForcesDay, help show blind veterans their service is remembered.

Leave a message of thanks, encouragement or appreciation on our message wall: https://t.co/jkMkZ0G9aP

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Blind veteran Simon, a former Royal Marine, has released his latest book, Magic in the Mess, or How Not Can’t.

It brings together almost a decade of adapting to sight loss, facing fear and choosing “how?” instead of “can’t.”

Take a look: https://t.co/x0KmfLmt3d

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Blind veteran John, 87, is just days away from his Ben Nevis challenge. Inspired by training walks with his granddaughter Lilly, who plans to follow his military path, he is marking #ArmedForcesDay with determination. Read more: https://t.co/ds8nGXuzqi

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Today is #ReservesDay, an opportunity to celebrate the vital role of Reservists across the Armed Forces.

To mark the day, we’re sharing why one Reservist is setting her sights on the London Marathon for Blind Veterans UK: https://t.co/IjZ2nRD4Qn

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We’re proud to be joining the #Hull #ArmedForces Forum on #ArmedForcesDay this Saturday.

If you’re attending, come and say hello! We’d love to chat with #veterans, families, and supporters across Hull and the wider community.

Full details: https://t.co/CDjvo9F2qv

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Armed Forces Week begins today!

With the sunshine out in force, communities across the country will be coming together to recognise our Armed Forces community, past and present.

We’ll be at events throughout the week. If you see our stand, come by and say hello! ☀️

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Leave a message of support for #blind #veterans: https://t.co/VHZrRnbzDL

With #ArmedForcesDay coming up on 27 June, it’s the perfect moment to show our appreciation.

Let’s show them they’re never forgotten.

RT to spread the word!

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POV: You’re tackling brambles, narrow paths and cliff edges with sight loss.

This is an approximation of how Jerry sees. Find out more about Jerry’s ultra challenge: https://t.co/q79VzKd16L

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As we mark the #Falklands anniversary, we remember the 255 lost and all who served. Alan, who turned 18 on the day of the surrender and later lost his sight, now becomes our President. We remember those who are gone, and stand with those who continue to remember, like Alan.

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This #CarersWeek, we’re celebrating the spouses, partners and families who support #blind #veterans and others with sight loss every single day. 💙

Sight loss impacts the whole family so our support extends to #carers too.

Read more: https://t.co/BoeVOQ6RO6

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Ken, a blind veteran who landed on Sword Beach on D-Day, is being honoured by @BrightonHoveBus with a bus bearing his name and story.

A fitting tribute:https://t.co/yUZ1zv5lh3

As the memories of D-Day veterans become ever more precious, we will remember them. Today and always.

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Judy says what she gets out of volunteering is “absolutely phenomenal”.

From meeting people with remarkable life stories to doing something good in your community, volunteering can give back in ways you might not expect.

Watch Judy share her experience. 💙

#VolunteersWeek

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“Having a Forces background makes it easy to chat about the army way of life, the banter, the camaraderie…”

Dawn served for 22 years in the REME Territorial Army. Now, that experience helps her connect with the blind veterans she supports.

Thank you, Dawn. 💙

#VolunteersWeek

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Frances deserves a spotlight. 💙

As a volunteer memoir writer, she spent more than 120 hours helping bring a blind veteran’s wartime memoir to life.

We think more people should know about the time and care behind that work.

RT to help us celebrate Frances.

#VolunteersWeek

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29,217 hours.

That’s the time our volunteers have given over the past year.

Home visits. Phone calls. Lifts. Events. Cups of tea. Regular check-ins.

It’s hard to overstate what those hours make possible.

Thank you. 💙

#VolunteersWeek

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One month today is Armed Forces Day.

That’s when blind veteran John, aged 87, has chosen to take on the epic challenge of climbing Ben Nevis.

He wants to prove age and sight loss aren't barriers to a challenge.

Let's get behind him: https://t.co/JrzfoXxHgP

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Five days from going home. Ben’s patrol was hit by an IED in Iraq.

15 years since the end of Operation Telic, Ben shares his story and the support that helped him rebuild.

Hear Ben tell his story: https://t.co/0kANKpooNM

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Blind veteran Terry has created this fantastic mosaic of our Victory Over Blindness statue.

After losing his sight, Terry stepped away from mosaic-making. Now, using safer materials and a high-contrast workstation, he’s found a way back to the craft.

Brilliant work, Terry. 💙

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With sight loss, busy streets, noisy stations and unfamiliar routes can feel daunting.

Our resource shares guidance shaped by our experience supporting blind veterans, covering mobility aids, route planning and building confidence.

RT to help someone: https://t.co/kMVgwZhubl

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Behind the scenes at Tynecastle!

Our veterans had a brilliant day exploring historic memorabilia, wartime displays, the changing rooms and dugout - with plenty of Scottish Premiership chat along the way.

A huge thank you @Hearts_Heritage and @JamTarts for welcoming us.