Guide Dogs
Description: UK charity providing guide dogs and other mobility support.
Weblink: http://www.guidedogs.org.uk
Tel: 0118 983 5555
Email: guidedogs@guidedogs.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Guide dog service
A guide dog can offer a unique, safe and effective way of getting about independently and confidently.My Guide
The 'My Guide' scheme is a partnership between Guide Dogs and community organisations, which helps people with sight loss get out of their homes and back into the community. My Guide aims to reduce the isolation that many people with sight loss experience, helping to rebuild their confidence and regain their independence.Starting Point
An on-line resource written by five expert organisations to give parents the information, support and guidance they need at the time of their child's sight loss diagnosis. While it is not a substitute for information and advice from a medial professional, Starting Point is a gateway to invaluable information and support.CustomEyes Books
Guide Dogs CustomEyes service produces large print books for children with vision impairment. These are tailor-made for each child or young person, but they are only charged the recommended retail price. The customised large print books open up a whole world of imagination and learning, by enabling visually impaired children and young people to read the same books as their sighted friends and classmates.Children's Mobility and Habilitation Service
Guide Dogs Cymru support to children and their families as they tackle the challenges of sight loss from birth through transition to adulthood.Apply for Assistive Technology
Guide Dogs believes the right assistive technology – sometimes called ‘access’ or ‘adaptive’ technology – can help your child learn and play, just like everyone else. That’s why they've helped children and young people access a world of technology designed to suit their vision impairment.Events associated with this provider:
21st of November 2025
Guide Dogs 'My Time To Play' taster session (Caerphilly)
A programme of fun and supportive group sessions led by qualified Habilitation Specialists. The event is visiting Caerphilly for the first time after successful sessions in Cardiff and Llanelli. It is completely free and is designed to help children with sight loss to develop a broad range of skills and encourage them to use their non-visual senses. The programme includes an assessment with a Habilitation Specialist. This is designed to help identify any additional support a child may need and is of particular value for older children moving on to nursery or pre-school. Free online resources complement the group sessions and contain useful information and guidance, as well as a nursery rhyme songbook with fun actions, and activity sheets. Parents can register by emailing children@guidedogs.org.uk or ringing 0800 781 1444. More information is available via the link provided.Hosted by - Guide Dogs
9th of December 2025
Guide Dogs Cymru local walking group (Swansea)
Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Greggs in the Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea at 10am. If you have a guide dog, ambassador dog, withdrawn dog or retired dog, you are welcome to join.Hosted by - Guide Dogs
13th of January 2026
Guide Dogs Cymru local walking group (Swansea)
Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Greggs in the Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea at 10am. If you have a guide dog, ambassador dog, withdrawn dog or retired dog, you are welcome to join.Hosted by - Guide Dogs