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VJ Day 80: After the Darkness

Welcome to Blind Veterans UK

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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.

Send a message to a veteran

80 years on from VJ Day, many blind veterans are still battling sight loss. We’re inviting you to share a message with them. Your words can brighten their day and bring a smile to their face.

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Try our eligibility checker

Not sure if you qualify for support from Blind Veterans UK? Use our new 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. 

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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.

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Support for loved ones and carers

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

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Sight loss resources

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

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Donate now

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£50 could buy a set of talking kitchen scales, helping veterans with sight loss to cook for themselves

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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

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25,138

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

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3,600

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

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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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Blind veterans enjoy sports day at HMS Sultan summer camp

7 Aug 2025

Hoopla, basketball, deck hockey and skittles were just some of the challenges undertaken by the group.

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Support our veterans to lay a wreath

28 Jul 2025

We are seeking donors to 'Gift a Wreath' to be laid by our blind veterans at local Remembrance events this November

Wreaths And Crosses Laid At The Blind Veterans UK War Memorial In Rustington

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Veterans take on South Coast Ultra 2025

22 Jul 2025

This September a team of ten blind veterans are challenging themselves to complete the South Coast Ultra.

Richard and Ian stood ready to go with hiking sticks in hand
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