Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs will not rest until blind and partially sighted people can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

We have been expertly breeding and training guide dogs for 80 years, providing many thousands to blind and partially-sighted people of all ages and from all walks of life. We also deliver confidence-building rehabilitation services to adults and children - including long cane mobility training and communication and daily living skills.

Our research provides sound evidence on which to base our services, campaigns, policies and operational procedures. We also fund ophthalmic research projects and carry out canine research in-house.

We campaign for rights that most sighted people take for granted. These include access to services and transport, freedom of mobility, and provision of better rehabilitation services. We work closely with service providers, other voluntary organisations and MPs to influence policies and legislation.

The new My Guide service trains volunteers to help people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community; reducing isolation and rebuilding confidence to regain their independence.