Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profileg
Blind Veterans UK

@BlindVeterans

National #charity supporting #blind #veterans. We believe no one who has served our country should battle blindness alone. 🎖️ Formerly @stdunstansnews

ID:96740532

linkhttp://blindveterans.org.uk calendar_today14-12-2009 11:03:24

35,8K Tweets

24,4K Followers

4,6K Following

Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You're never too young to get involved in fundraising!

Poppy and Mollie, aged 6 and 9, raised almost £400 with a bake sale in support of their Dad who is running the to raise vital funds for our charity.

Read more: ow.ly/KylG50R98kN

You're never too young to get involved in fundraising! Poppy and Mollie, aged 6 and 9, raised almost £400 with a bake sale in support of their Dad who is running the #LondonMarathon to raise vital funds for our charity. Read more: ow.ly/KylG50R98kN
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Managing your bills and statements with is key to financial independence. We've compiled tips on accessing them in a format that works for you, using technology to stay organised, and understanding the details. Read our step-by-step guide: ow.ly/Phkg50R931H

Managing your bills and statements with #SightLoss is key to financial independence. We've compiled tips on accessing them in a format that works for you, using technology to stay organised, and understanding the details. Read our step-by-step guide: ow.ly/Phkg50R931H
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This , don’t forget your eyes. Your vision is precious. Having regular check-ups is the best way to look after it as this will make sure any small changes are picked up early. ow.ly/ckCL50R9awQ

This #WorldHealthDay, don’t forget your eyes. Your vision is precious. Having regular check-ups is the best way to look after it as this will make sure any small changes are picked up early. ow.ly/ckCL50R9awQ
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With only two months until the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we share blind veteran Harry's recollections of his part in the Normandy Landings.

'You never forget. You can even see some of the faces of your comrades who didn’t make it.'

Read more: ow.ly/7Opq50R98aT

With only two months until the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we share blind veteran Harry's recollections of his part in the Normandy Landings. 'You never forget. You can even see some of the faces of your comrades who didn’t make it.' Read more: ow.ly/7Opq50R98aT
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy Easter! A group of blind veterans on a visit from our Llandudno Centre recently met some of their very own Easter bunnies. It reminded us of this picture of some of our WWI blind veterans over 100 years ago.

Happy Easter! A group of blind veterans on a visit from our Llandudno Centre recently met some of their very own Easter bunnies. It reminded us of this picture of some of our WWI blind veterans over 100 years ago.
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A huge thank you to @copa for their incredible donation of Easter eggs to our Llandudno Centre.

We've been out and about delivering the treats to our blind veterans across North Wales.

[Image description: Six people with the eggs in front of the Victory Over Blindness statue]

A huge thank you to @copa for their incredible donation of Easter eggs to our Llandudno Centre. We've been out and about delivering the treats to our blind veterans across North Wales. [Image description: Six people with the eggs in front of the Victory Over Blindness statue]
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Blind veteran Ken says: 'I was more or less at the bottom and didn't know how far I was going down. Just having company again did - and still does - make a huge difference.'

and make a difference to veterans like Ken: ow.ly/NbyU50R3pY9

account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Easter taste test returns with a twist on the traditional hot cross bun. Our blind veterans sampled a spread of inventive hot cross bun flavours.

Dive in to find out if the modern twists rival the traditional fruity classic: ow.ly/CBAC50QZERq

Our Easter taste test returns with a twist on the traditional hot cross bun. Our blind veterans sampled a spread of inventive hot cross bun flavours. Dive in to find out if the modern twists rival the traditional fruity classic: ow.ly/CBAC50QZERq
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You could change someone’s life by helping them to receive our support.

Blind veteran Jules says: “Please share this message to help reach more blind veterans like me who are struggling.”

Find out if you're eligible for our support: ow.ly/GSkv50QT68f

account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

March is Free Wills Month! Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing helpful information on writing your Will and leaving a gift.

Having an up to date Will ensures your loved ones are taken care of. Read our top 10 reasons for making a Will here: ow.ly/E1Hp50QRiLc

March is Free Wills Month! Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing helpful information on writing your Will and leaving a gift. Having an up to date Will ensures your loved ones are taken care of. Read our top 10 reasons for making a Will here: ow.ly/E1Hp50QRiLc
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For we caught up with three of our blind veterans, who have an average age of 91-years-old, to see what advice they would give the young women of today.

account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For we've got the lowdown on where you can find and read your favourite books and publications in sight loss accessible formats. ow.ly/olt950QNsPi

For #WorldBookDay we've got the lowdown on where you can find and read your favourite books and publications in sight loss accessible formats. ow.ly/olt950QNsPi #WorldBookDay
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy ! How will you spend your extra day? Giving your time could change lives. Blind veteran Peter picked up a golf club again after 13 years with the support of his volunteer, Keith.

Find out how you make a difference by volunteering: ow.ly/LANn50QGW54

Happy #LeapDay! How will you spend your extra day? Giving your time could change lives. Blind veteran Peter picked up a golf club again after 13 years with the support of his volunteer, Keith. Find out how you make a difference by volunteering: ow.ly/LANn50QGW54
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today marks 100 days until we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944 so please join us in wishing D-Day blind veterans George, Raymond, Ken and John very happy birthdays as they celebrated hitting 99, 100, 101, and 103-years-old respectively this month 🎖

Today marks 100 days until we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944 so please join us in wishing D-Day blind veterans George, Raymond, Ken and John very happy birthdays as they celebrated hitting 99, 100, 101, and 103-years-old respectively this month 🎖
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our blind veterans enjoyed a fantastic day exploring historical aircrafts at the RAF BBMF at RAF Coningsby. A huge thank you to the team for the incredible experience and fascinating stories, and for volunteers from Sopra Steria for joining us.

A great day was had by all!

Our blind veterans enjoyed a fantastic day exploring historical aircrafts at the @RAFBBMF at RAF Coningsby. A huge thank you to the team for the incredible experience and fascinating stories, and for volunteers from @SopraSteria for joining us. A great day was had by all!
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wish you could give more to the causes you care about?

February is , so we're highlighting how you can make your donation go further by giving straight from your wages or pension, before taxes, at no extra cost to you.

Find out more: ow.ly/ut0y50QAhrm

Wish you could give more to the causes you care about? February is #PayrollGivingMonth, so we're highlighting how you can make your donation go further by giving straight from your wages or pension, before taxes, at no extra cost to you. Find out more: ow.ly/ut0y50QAhrm
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The ballot has been announced! Didn't get a place? No need to fret!

You can still join this iconic by signing up for a charity place with us, all while raising vital funds for our blind veterans.

Sign up now: ow.ly/xZln50QCATO

The #GreatNorthRun ballot has been announced! Didn't get a place? No need to fret! You can still join this iconic #HalfMarathon by signing up for a charity place with us, all while raising vital funds for our blind veterans. Sign up now: ow.ly/xZln50QCATO
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Love is in the air this ! With a combined 274 years of marriage, five blind veterans and their partners, reveal their secrets to a lasting partnership.

Read their stories, advice and find out how their relationships adapted with sight loss: ow.ly/rLNI50QB2pU

Love is in the air this #ValentinesDay! With a combined 274 years of marriage, five blind veterans and their partners, reveal their secrets to a lasting partnership. Read their stories, advice and find out how their relationships adapted with sight loss: ow.ly/rLNI50QB2pU
account_circle
AbilityNet(@AbilityNet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BBC Radio praised Blind Veterans UK UK's site for its accessibility: 'It's really obvious that they have actually thought about accessibility in the design process'

AbilityNet and Blind Veterans UK collaborated with disabled users to ensure inclusive design: abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-…

BBC Radio praised @BlindVeterans UK's site for its accessibility: 'It's really obvious that they have actually thought about accessibility in the design process' AbilityNet and Blind Veterans UK collaborated with disabled users to ensure inclusive design: abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-…
account_circle
Blind Veterans UK(@BlindVeterans) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Choosing chocolates can be tricky, but our blind veterans have you covered!

They've returned to their judging seats to find you this year's top chocolate box. Curious to see which 'box of purple delight' won their hearts?

Find out now: ow.ly/xr2h50QABOc

Choosing #ValentinesDay chocolates can be tricky, but our blind veterans have you covered! They've returned to their judging seats to find you this year's top chocolate box. Curious to see which 'box of purple delight' won their hearts? Find out now: ow.ly/xr2h50QABOc
account_circle