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New research reveals isolation and exclusion 07 Dec 2006
New research reveals extent to which blind and partially sighted people face isolation and exclusion.
Cathedral Service 04 Dec 2006
The service was being held to commemorate 75 years of guide dog training in the UK, which began in Merseyside in 1931.
Guide Dogs National Volunteer Awards 2006 01 Nov 2006
This year saw the launch of Guide Dogs’ National Volunteer Awards – celebrating the tremendous commitment our volunteers make to us.
Calling all guide dog owners to help campaign for more money under the DLA 02 Oct 2006
Guide Dogs are working with RNIB and Action for Blind People on a campaign calling for all blind and partially-sighted people to be eligible to claim more money under the Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
A double celebration 04 Oct 2006
As Guide Dogs celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first working guide dogs in the UK, long standing guide dog owner Derek Beauchamp will be celebrating his 75th birthday.
Meet the Turnhams – the guide dog owner family 02 Oct 2006
Meet the Turnhams - an ordinary family from Liverpool, except… very unusually they are all guide dog owners.
Pitter patter of tiny paws returns to Blue Peter for Guide Dog Week 29 Sep 2006
On Monday 02 October, 5pm, CBBC ONE, new presenter Andy Akinwolere will take on the challenge of puppy walking a trainee guide dog pup.
‘Death trap’ pedestrian schemes slammed by Guide Dogs 15 Sep 2006
Guide Dogs publish a report revealing blind and partially sighted people risk serious injury as a result of new pedestrian schemes
Guide Dog of the Year 2006 06 Sep 2006
The amazing achievements of the UK’s most extraordinary guide dogs were recognised today.
Andrex provides prize-winning support 15 Aug 2006
Andrex’s® multi-media campaign helping support Guide Dogs has won a major industry award.
UK takes the lead in launch of European Guide Dog Forum 15 Jun 2006
The Guide Dogs is taking the lead in launching a pan-European guide dog movement.
Disability access research contract 04 Jun 2006
The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a research contract to a partnership between Guide Dogs and Human Engineering Limited.
Andrex and Guide Dogs - a perfect fit! 01 Mar 2006
In April 2006, Kimberly-Clark were delighted to hand over a cheque for the total raised to date in the Andrex campaign - a staggering £203,055, which will fund over 40 puppies.
Blue Peter Bark in the Park 10 Mar 2006
In a united celebration of the 75th anniversary of the first guide dogs in the UK, Blue Peter and Guide Dogs are rekindling their famous relationship.
75th celebrations arrive at Crufts 14 Mar 2006
Celebrating 75 years of guide dog training in the UK and bringing together for the first time the UK’s three dual-purpose guide and hearing dogs.
Guide Dogs celebrates 75 years 23 Jan 2006
Guide Dogs launches a year of anniversary celebrations commemorating the 75 years since the first guide dogs began working in the UK.

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Guide Dogs is a working name of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, a registered charity in England and Wales (209617) and Scotland (SCO38979)