Guide Dogs UK
Long-term Conditions · Charity · National service
Guide Dogs UK supports people with sight loss to live independently via free guide dogs, a national helpline and family services.
Guide Dogs UK (The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association) helps people with sight loss live actively and independently. Its free helpline (0800 781 1444, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) gives advice on living with an eye condition, assistive technology, family support and guide-dog care. Services are free including guide dogs themselves. The Tech for All project provides a free iPhone or iPad to vision-impaired children and young people aged 3-18.
Contact
Phone: 0800 781 1444
Website: https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
Email: information@guidedogs.org.uk
Address: Hillfields, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YG
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults, children and young people 3-18
Eligibility: People with sight loss across the UK; criteria apply for guide dog placement.
Not suitable for: Guide dog placement requires assessment.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/guide-dogs-uk