Inspiring People

Heather and Lesley from Newcastle are celebrating a festive milestone this Christmas with their guide dogs, Connor and Kide, who have transformed their lives.

'Infinite World of Vision: Life Transitions for Young People with Vision Impairments' is an inspiring free audiobook on Spotify, written and narrated by young people aged 16-28. It shares heartfelt stories and practical advice on navigating key life transitions like starting university, relocating, and getting a guide dog. Supported by the University of Bath and funded by Guide Dogs, it’s a must-listen for anyone curious about the journeys and achievements of those with vision impairments.

For International Volunteer Day 2024, Guide Dogs staff share messages of thanks to their volunteers.

Neve, who has nystagmus, shares her lifelong passion for dance and how watching Chris McCausland on Strictly Come Dancing makes her believe anything is possible.

Today (5 November) we are celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day 2024, a day dedicated to recognising the work volunteer managers do to support and mobilise the world’s volunteers.

Jon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam made history recently, with Sam becoming the first dog to visit all 42 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) stadiums.

Following new research which found “DINKWADs” - dual income, no kids, with a dog - now make up 15% of dog owners in the UK, Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers to help raise future guide dogs and play a vital role in supporting people with sight loss.

Our volunteers are a vital part of what we do, and what better time to celebrate that than during Volunteers’ Week. Volunteer Tracy has been an active part of the Guide Dogs family since 2018, when she decided to get involved after the sudden passing of her husband. Recently, Tracy and her daughter Jess decided to take on a voyage that would link these aspects of her life together.