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Find out the eight best ways to keep your eyes healthy, including practising good eye care, attending routine eye tests and eating a healthy diet.

In 2021 we marked 90 years of helping people with sight loss live the life they choose, and while there is much to celebrate, there are points of introspection.

Following the announcement that HM Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral will be taking place on Monday, 19 September and the day being declared a bank holiday in all four UK nations, we wanted to let you know that Guide Dogs will be treating this day the same as we would for other, planned bank holidays.

After the announcement that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died, on behalf of myself and all of my colleagues at Guide Dogs, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the Royal Household. 

Puppy Raiser and Fundraising Coordinator are just two of the hats that Pat Canning has worn over her 25 years volunteering for Guide Dogs. Countless fundraisers later, Pat is stepping back from her fundraising role, and spoke to us about her experience over the years.

As children across the country get ready to return to classrooms, several trainee guide dogs are getting into the ‘back to school’ spirit.

Get ready to join us for a full week of live streams from Saturday 27 August – Sunday 4 September with the launch of our new gaming fundraising campaign.

At Guide Dogs, we’re celebrating International Assistance Dog Week by sharing some special stories to show how we are globally connected, and the benefits of working with others all around the world.