News
Statue of blinded soldiers to be unveiled in Manchester
25 Aug 2018
A new statue commemorating the end of the First World War will be unveiled in Manchester this October.
A blind veteran ties the knot on Valentine's Day
14 Feb 2018
For some of our early blind veterans, romance blossomed with those who nursed them after initially losing their sight.
The Nugee family's connection with our charity continues
9 Jan 2018
One of our new volunteers, Sarah, is continuing her family’s very long standing connection with our charity.
Blind veteran Gwen celebrates 100th birthday
28 Nov 2017
Blind veteran Gwen celebrated her 100th birthday with close friends and family on 22 November 2017.
Best-selling book launch for blind veteran Robert
25 Oct 2017
Blind veteran Robert Eddison releases his book, Wisdom & Wordplay, which has already become a best-seller.
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War
14 Jun 2017
Blind veteran Terry shares his story to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War.
The story of our first female blind veterans
18 May 2017
We received our first female blind veterans in 1915 following accidents that occurred in WWI munitions factories.
The history of racewalking at Blind Veterans UK
11 May 2017
To celebrate National Walking Month, we look back on the history of racewalking events.
Our charity presents lifetime achievement award to blind veteran
6 Apr 2017
Our charity's highest honour, the Ted Higgs Prize, is awarded to blind veteran Billy.
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