Served. Blinded. Supported

Welcome to Blind Veterans UK

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss.

We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight. We’re here to help blind veterans regain their independence and live the life they choose.

Try our eligibility checker

Not sure if you qualify for support from Blind Veterans UK? Use our online eligibility checker to find out. Answer a few simple questions about your service record and sight loss and in just a few seconds you'll know if you can apply for our support.

Find out if you're eligible

A phone with a message saying 'Check if you are eligible in 20 seconds' — Our handy online checker tells you if you're eligible in just 20 seconds

Apply for support

Do you have a vision impairment and a service record? Find out how to apply for support from Blind Veterans UK.

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Our work

How we help veterans

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

Photo of blind veteran Simon wearing his service medals

Support for loved ones and carers

Learn about how we support loved ones and carers looking after someone with sight loss.

Blind veteran Billy with his arm around his wife, smiling as they stand outside our Centre of wellbeing in Llandudno

Sight loss resources

Explore our articles for information and tips on living with a vision impairment.

Photo of blind veteran Janet be trained to use a magnifier

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.

Why we need your help

See how your support can change blind veterans’ lives

Many thousands

of blind veterans across the UK still need our support

25,138

volunteering hours were donated by 1,048 volunteers to support blind veterans in need

3,600

blind veterans received support from us as and when needed all over the UK.

Our impact

Read the latest news

Find out what's happening at Blind Veterans UK. Discover the latest stories about our inspirational beneficiaries and amazing fundraisers, and keep up to date with all the charity's news.

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