Blind Veterans UK (formerly St Dunstan's)

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One-off donation

$13.00 could buy a set of 3 talking tin lids so a blind veteran can identify food

$40.00 could buy a talking watch to help a blind veteran tell the time

$67.00 could buy a jumbo keyboard to help a blind veteran use a computer

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Monthly donation

$7.00 could buy a liquid level indicator so a member make a cup of tea safely

$13.00 could buy a tactile cooking timer to help blind veterans cook independently

$27.00 could buy special UV glasses to help reduce bright glare on a sunny day

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Messages from other supporters

My condolences to Andy’s family. He was a good man and good friend. I was very glad I managed to catch up with him again at the Tiffy 50th reunion in Chatham.

Donation by Steve Bowman £29.50 + £0.00 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all at this sad time xx

Donation by Lois £25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
For a lovely sister in law with many happy memories.

Donation by Kathleen £29.50 + £0.00 Gift Aid

What an honour it was to know you for the years I did. You will be truly missed x

Donation by Michael stevens £28.12 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Why your donation matters

St Dunstan's rebranded to Blind Veterans UK in February 2012 to raise awareness and help even more blind veterans

Blind Veterans UK (St Dunstan's since 1915) give blind veterans much-needed support to adjust to sight loss, overcome the challenges of blindness and enjoy daily life.

We help blind ex-Service men and women lead independent and fulfilling lives by supporting them with our expertise, experience and full range of services.

With your help, we help give our veterans training and rehabilitation, a safe and happy home in which to live, and support for them and their families for the rest of their lives.

Case study: donations in action

Simon was a corporal in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers attached to 2 Lancs in Iraq. On the day of his injury, he had successfully rescued six of his colleagues, but was hit by sniper fire as he withdrew. A bullet shattered both cheekbones, destroying his left eye and severely damaging his right eye.

Simon was given lifesaving treatment before being airlifted back to the UK, where his cheekbones and nose were reconstructed, his jaw remoulded and a prosthetic eye fitted.

When Simon first joined us, we gave him a great deal of practical support, including a rehabilitation programme to help him adjust to sight loss and be able to live independently, and emotional care via a dedicated welfare officer.

Simon also studied various educational courses with us, and now, 6 years later, he has a job teaching mechanics, is a volunteer presenter for the Blind Veterans UK in Schools Programme, and he recently received a General Officer Commanding Commendation.

Blind Veterans UK member, 33-year-old Simon Brown from Morley, West Yorkshire joined us after being blinded by sniper fire in Iraq.