The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Tonight sees the return of our latest TV advert, showcasing the life-changing support we provide for people with sight loss from childhood to adulthood. Head over to our website to find out more and go behind the scenes to meet our wonderful cast and crew on set 👉 https://bit.ly/49E2f3h [AD version: https://lnkd.in/e8GBaZE4] #GuideDogs #GuideDogsUK #ChildhoodToAdulthood

Don't miss our tail-wagging deals 👉bit.ly/3U5qEbV We've increased discounts even further on selected items in our Winter Sale. You can now get up to 85% off on a range of products including 2025 calendars and diaries, indulgent food and feel-good gifts. 💙 [Image Description: Guide Dogs 2025 calendar, featuring Black Labrador, sat on wooden background] #GuideDogs #NewYear #Calendar

In case you missed it! Today the BBC Breakfast team found out all about volunteering for Guide Dogs and met some of our staff, volunteers and pups 🐶 Volunteer Puppy Raiser Lisa and Guide Dogs Puppy Development Advisor Jay (with guide dog pup Herby who was very interested in the BBC Breakfast set!) were on the sofa talking all about puppy raising for Guide Dogs. Also featured was guide dog mum Puds and her second litter of Christmas “puddings” 🐾 Catch up with today's show (Link available for 24 hours) 👉 https://bbc.in/402EsGV Find out how you could volunteer for Guide Dogs 👉 https://bit.ly/487Ls8F [Visual description: Guide dog mum Puds' newborn litter - ten yellow Labrador pups all bundled up together on a blue fluffy blanket] #Volunteering #BBCBreakfast #Dogs #Volunteers #CatchUp #GuideDogs #Help

🌟 Happy New Year! 🌟 As we step into 2025, we reflect on the meaningful impact we made in 2024 for those living with sight loss. This year, we're doubling down on our commitment to empowering individuals — and we invite YOU to join us in this journey. Volunteering with Guide Dogs is more than an opportunity to give back — it's a chance to create real change in the lives of those affected by sight loss. 💼 Ready to make 2025 a year of impact? Explore our volunteering opportunities today 👉 https://bit.ly/487Ls8F #HappyNewYear #VolunteerWithUs #GuideDogs #MakeADifference #SightLossSupport Image description: Image 1 shows guide dog owner Lauren lying on the grass, her yellow guide dog Umber is next to her in harness. They are both smiling. Image 2 shows two female volunteer fundraisers dressed in the guide dogs volunteering uniform, at an event. Their arms are around each other and they're smiling happily at the camera. Image 3 shows a golden guide dog puppy looking cutely into the camera, being held by a breeding dog volunteer. In the background there is a child holding another golden guide dog puppy smiling at camera. Image 4 shows a yellow lab guide dog in training, in the middle of a field on a cold but sunny day. They are smiling at the camera with their tongue out next to their fosterer who is crouched down hugging them.

Wishing you a happy new year from all at Guide Dogs! 🎉 Thank you to all of our amazing supporters for another incredible year, we couldn't do it without you, here's to 2025! [Visual description: Image shows a golden retriever smiling with tongue out, we can see a reflection of a firework in the eyes.]

Join us in congratulating guide dog owner John Hardy, who’s been recognised in the New Year Honours List 🎉 John’s been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the veteran community. He was nominated for his work volunteering for Blind Veterans UK at the Bridgwater Community Hub. A Guide Dogs spokesperson said: “Congratulations to John on his well-deserved award. What John’s done to support his local community is amazing and we’re delighted he’s been recognised in this way. Thank you to Blind Veterans UK for nominating John. “We know what a huge contribution John makes, including in his volunteer role as a speaker for Guide Dogs. This involves sharing his own story with different local audiences and raising awareness of our work. John’s also a vocal campaigner who’s spoken out when he’s encountered illegal access refusals with his guide dog, helping to highlight this important issue. “It’s lovely to hear that John’s guide dog Sid has played a big part in enabling John to achieve all he has. Well done to you both!” [Visual description: John and his wife Colleen stand together on a lawn at the back of Buckingham Palace while attending a garden party. John holds the lead of guide dog Sid, a black Labrador, who is sitting on the grass beside them] #NewYearHonours #Congratulations #Recognition #BEM #BritishEmpireMedal #Veteran #Volunteer #Volunteering #Support #Community #Nomination #Campaigning

If the fear of returning to work is consuming you, why not treat yourself to a fresh bunch of Next flowers to brighten the return to your workspace? 10% of all charitable bouquets purchased before 31st Dec will be shared with us. Click the link to shop - https://lnkd.in/eP2nkb7V [Visual Description: Image shows a bouquet of soft winter flowers. The flowers include pink stocks, pink chrysanthemum santini, cerise roses, pink waxflower, conifer pine, and green standard carnations.] #NextFlowers #Next #Charity

Assistive technology has given Cerys independence and freedom.📱 Cerys uses apps like Be My Eyes and Seeing AI, which are designed for people with vision impairment, to navigate routes and find items in the cupboard at home. They also use Google Maps to check routes, and find the quickest way to get somewhere. Discover more apps that can help people with vision impairment: https://bit.ly/3ZXV4Ry [Visual description: In this video Cerys talks to camera explaining how they use each app, with accompanying footage using Be My Eyes outdoors, NaviLens in a kitchen setting and Google Maps in the office.]

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re looking back on what has been a great year for Guide Dogs Academy. We have: - Welcomed 22 new learners, reaching our milestone of recruiting 100 learners since Academy began  - Contributed 78 guide dog and service user partnerships to the business  - Celebrated 10 learner graduations None of this is possible without the hard work of our learners and their coaches, or the support of colleagues and volunteers. So we’d like to say a huge thankyou and hope you enjoy a well-earned break! [Image Description: person sitting down on rug next to Golden Retriever laying down. Behind is Christmas tree and presents] #GuideDogsUK #Careers #GuideDogsAcademy

Meet the class of 2024! 🐶 This year we accepted a total of 123 potential guide dog mums and dads into our Breeding Programme, with 105 still on the programme. These are dogs that are identified as having the right traits, such as temperament, health, and behavior to contribute to the next generation of guide dogs. This is critical to ensure future guide dogs are well-suited for their life-changing roles. 🐾 Tune in to episode 1 of our Journey of a Guide Dog series to find out more about genetics and breeding - https://bit.ly/49Sl2Jt [Visual description: Image shows a collage of headshots of approx. 130 dogs. Each dog is centered in its square, looking at the camera with a mix of happy, curious, or calm expressions. The breeds featured are yellow Labrador, black Labrador, golden retriever, golden retriever cross Labrador and German shepherd.]