Guide DogsWe’re excited to announce the premiere of our documentary, Pups to Partnerships! Launched as part of our annual Puppy Appeal, to help raise awareness of our life changing work, the feature-length documentary will take you behind the scenes to discover what it takes to breed, raise, and train a guide dog, and create a powerful partnership that will change someone’s life. Featuring brand new footage, as well as much-loved scenes from our popular ‘The Journey of a Guide Dog’ series.
The documentary will be released on 5 October at 10am. Watch for free on our YouTube channel.
Pups to Partnerships trailer | A Guide Dogs documentary | AccessibleGuide Dogs2024-09-20 | We’re excited to announce the premiere of our documentary, Pups to Partnerships! Launched as part of our annual Puppy Appeal, to help raise awareness of our life changing work, the feature-length documentary will take you behind the scenes to discover what it takes to breed, raise, and train a guide dog, and create a powerful partnership that will change someone’s life. Featuring brand new footage, as well as much-loved scenes from our popular ‘The Journey of a Guide Dog’ series.
The documentary will be released on 5 October at 10am. Watch for free on our YouTube channel.
We don’t believe a vision impairment should stop you, or your child, from knowing the joy of reading. That’s why our CustomEyes Books in large print give them the chance to read a real book, just like everybody else. Each one is custom made, with font size, spacing, colour and more all tailored to your child’s individual needs. 📖
[Visual description: 15 second video shows Rex, a young service user sat at a table unboxing three CustomEyes books he has been sent. The first book is called ‘Greg the sausage roll, lunchbox superhero’. The second book is called ‘Marv and the ultimate superpower’. The final books is called ‘Dinosaur Club, on the trail of a T.rex’. Text on screen reads ‘Happy World Book Day!’]
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#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #Books #BookDay #ReadingCustomEyes Design Officer | Spotlight on Guide Dogs CareersGuide Dogs2024-03-07 | Follow this link to view the audio described version: youtu.be/E1yEgZyumCc
Our latest Spotlight features the work of CustomEyes Books, and the huge benefits it brings to children by connecting them with the world of books. With thousands of books available in hundreds of different combinations of colour, font size and format, it provides everything from ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ up to A’Level texts and classic novels. Design Officer Daniel Brant talks us through the ethos behind CustomEyes Books, explains the production process and the wide range of options available which allow children with a vision impairment or dyslexia to connect with the magic of reading.
Click here to watch the full video over on our YouTube channel now - bit.ly/3P2tm04
[Visual description: 25 second video shows Alba and her family laughing and smiling together at home and in the garden. Alba is also seen typing on a Perkins Brailler, speaking directly to camera and reading a children’s book with her daughter. The final shot shows the whole family posing for a photo outside their home.]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #Technology #DayInTheLifeTechnology & Me | Family Life | Alba’s Story | Non Audio DescribedGuide Dogs2024-03-01 | To view the audio described version, please use the following link: youtu.be/udblxNu-b5c
Join Alba for a day in the life with her husband and kids, as she shows us how she uses technology to make everyday tasks easier and enable her to do the same things as sighted parents.
Whether it’s using a voice assistant to make sure they’re not running late for the school run or adding braille to her children’s books so she can read to them at bedtime.
In this series, we showcase how inspiring individuals with sight loss live an independent life using technology. If you're living with a vision impairment, you can find a range of accessible devices, apps and software to suit your needs and lifestyle.
#AssistiveTechnology #YouTubeSeries #LivingWithSightLoss #GuideDogs #GuideDogsUKWe Are Guide Dogs | Non-audio describedGuide Dogs2024-02-28 | We are Guide Dogs. We’re the charity that are here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose.
Children and adults. Friends and family. Whoever you are, our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing dogs are here for you. To help you live actively, independently, and well.
Together, we can help people affected by sight loss live their lives to the full. Visit guidedogs.org.uk to find out more about our services.
#GuideDogsUK #SightLoss #CharityFrom Childhood To Adulthood 💛Guide Dogs2024-02-25 | 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 👉 bit.ly/49E2f3h
Our latest TV advert tells a very relatable story of two brothers, Max and Jake, growing up together. We witness their close bond as they play jokes on one another when they are younger, but their playful sibling rivalry hangs in the balance when Max develops sight loss. Through the support of Guide Dogs services, enabling Max to continue to live actively, independently and well, we see the brother's fun-loving relationship is every bit as strong in adulthood.
From life skills to family support to guide dogs, discover how we provide life-changing support for people with sight loss from childhood to adulthood: guidedogs.org.uk
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LinkedIn: bit.ly/GuideDogsLinkedInPavement Parking 🚙Guide Dogs2024-02-21 | Pavement Parking is now illegal in Scotland, with Edinburgh the first city to implement new pavement parking legislation…however this is still not the case for other areas in the UK. We urgently need a new law on this! 🚗
Pavement parking is a serious threat to people with sight loss. By forcing people into oncoming traffic, it makes journeys frightening and potentially dangerous.
Will you join over 28,000 people who have already signed our petition to Government to legislate restricting pavement parking, to ensure that everyone can walk their streets safely?
[Video description: A 23 second video which shows guide dog owners with their guide dogs encountering cars parked on the pavement whilst out and about. There are two different encounters with pavement parking in total. The audio over the visual footage is the guide dog owners describing their experience]Remember Guide Dogs in Your Will | Ad - Remember the Dogs Youve LovedGuide Dogs2024-02-14 | To view the accessible version, please use the following link: youtu.be/lJulk8F2fBM
To find out more about writing your Will for free and supporting Guide Dogs please use the following link: guidedogs.org.uk/legacyyoutube
Nearly two out of three guide dogs are funded by gifts in Wills. No matter the size of your donation, by leaving a gift in your Will you can help us provide the guide dogs of the future, as well as expand our other services such as My Sighted Guide. Your support could ensure thousands more people living with sight loss lead confident, independent and fulfilling lives.Valentines Puppy Playtime! ❤️Guide Dogs2024-02-14 | Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Tune in to another puppy playtime at the National Centre and join our guide dog puppies as they enjoy playing with the toys they love.
To follow our puppies on their journey to become life-changing guide dogs, sponsor them at 👉 guidedogs.org.uk/puppy
With thanks to Pets At Home #VIPClub shoppers who chose us as their Lifelines charity, so that we can buy toys and equipment for our future life-changers.
Tune in to another puppy playtime at the National Centre and join our guide dog puppies as they enjoy playing with the toys they love.
To follow our puppies on their journey to become life-changing guide dogs, sponsor them at 👉 guidedogs.org.uk/puppy
With thanks to Pets At Home #VIPClub shoppers who chose us as their Lifelines charity, so that we can buy toys and equipment for our future life-changers.
#GuideDogs #Puppy #Puppies #Dogs #Funny #Animals #Cute #ValetinesDay #ValentinesNational Puzzle Day! 🧩Guide Dogs2024-01-29 | Did you know? Today is #NationalPuzzleDay 🧩
Get your furry-friend involved with some dog-friendly puzzles and games. Try creating your own puzzle toys, by hiding food inside a box filled with screwed-up paper, empty bottles and cardboard tubes. 🐶
[Visual description: 26 second video shows a series of dogs playing with different puzzle toys, free running on grass with their owners, learning new commands and enjoying strokes. The dogs in the video are yellow Labrador, black Labrador and a Labrador cross Poodle.]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #CanineEnrichment #Puzzles #PuzzleDayFirst Puppy Playtime of 2024! 🎉Guide Dogs2024-01-29 | Join our future life-changers for the first puppy playtime of 2024! 🎉❤️
Meet our pups, from guide dog mum, Sheila, and guide dog dad, Coffee, over on our YouTube channel - youtube.com/watch?v=c62LT1HJwtk
[Visual description: video shows 5 yellow Labrador cross golden retriever puppies playing together with dogs toys in an indoor pen. Their names pop up on the screen at the start. The names are Seve, Woody, Colin, Malcolm and Foster.]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #PuppyPlaytime #CutePuppies #Cute #PlayfulPuppiesNew Year, New Pups! | Guide Dogs Puppy PlaytimeGuide Dogs2024-01-27 | Join our future life-changers for the first puppy playtime of 2024! 🎉
These gorgeous pups are from guide dog mum Sheila (Labrador retriever), and guide dog dad Coffee (golden retriever).
#GuideDogs #Puppy #Puppies #Dogs #Funny #Animals #Cute #NewYearMeet our latest Sponsor a Puppy trainee WalterGuide Dogs2024-01-20 | To watch an accessible version of this video please go to the following link: youtube.com/watch?v=Pi5taDLanj0
Here’s Walter at the Guide Dogs National Centre. He is an adorable golden retriever cross who loves exploring the outdoors.
To follow his journey to become a life-changing guide dog, sponsor him today. guidedogs.org.uk/puppy
Make sure you know where your nearest out-of-hours emergency vet clinic is, and how to contact them, as accidents can happen at any time. 🐕❤️
For more useful tips and guidance on first aid for your dog, visit our webpage - bit.ly/3vyBBKh Or Watch the full video here - youtu.be/eOY_qUSw2WA
[Visual description: animated video shows a yellow labrador laying down and their owner crouched next to them in a living room setting. The owner then opens his phone and we see the map with the route to the local vets on the screen. The owner is then stood next to a fridge with a note on it reading 'emergency vet' with the contact details.]
#GuideDogs #FirstAid #TopTips #Dogs #DogHelp #DogTipsMeet our latest Sponsor a Puppy trainees: Hazel, Frank and WalterGuide Dogs2024-01-16 | To watch an accessible version of this video please go to the following link: youtube.com/watch?v=frJMcXQ4ZAA
Meet the latest adorable recruits Hazel, Frank and Walter. They are our latest guide dog recruits available to sponsor now. Help them become life-changing guide dogs today by visiting guidedogs.org.uk/puppy
🎇 Buy plug-in adaptors that release pheromones that can help relax your dog. Plug it in a few days before New Year's Eve to allow the pheromones to spread around the house.
🎇 Check with neighbours if they're planning an event with fireworks. If lots of fireworks are expected nearby you may want to see if a friend or relative would like a four-legged visitor for the night.
[Visual description: video shows a man sat on a sofa in his living room with his dog (golden Retriever). The man uses his phone to play firework noises and we see the dog react by tilting her head. The dog then lays in her blanket as her owner turns the volume up on the TV]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #Fireworks #FireworksAndDogs #Christmas #NewYears #NewYearsEve🎄LIVE Christmas Puppy Cam! 🎄Guide Dogs2023-12-22 | Dear Santa, my wishlist this Christmas is made up of 9 cheeky Golden Retriever x Labrador puppies! 🎅
We are LIVE from our National Centre where our playful pups are getting into the festive spirit. 🎄
[Video Description: Live stream from Guide Dogs National Centre, featuring 9 golden retriever cross Labrador puppies playing with festive toys]
#GuideDogs #Puppy #Puppies #Dogs #Funny #Animals #CuteChristmas Playtime! 🎄Guide Dogs2023-12-20 | Join our puppies as they get in the festive spirit, with some Christmas-themed toys! 🎄✨
With thanks to @petsathome #VIPClub shoppers who chose us as their Lifelines charity, so that we can buy toys and equipment for our future life-changers. 🎁
Watch the full video on our main YouTube channel - youtu.be/DVjAIZiCnwIChristmas Puppies | Guide Dogs Puppy PlaytimeGuide Dogs2023-12-20 | Join our guide dog puppies for their final festive playtime of 2023!
Watch the pups frolic outside at Guide Dogs’ National Centre and play with their favourite Christmas toys.
If you’re like us and need more puppy content in your life, why not sponsor a guide dog puppy? Find out more 👉 guidedogs.org.uk/puppy.
With thanks to Pets At Home #VIPClub shoppers who chose us as their Lifelines charity, so that we can buy toys and equipment for our future life-changers.
#GuideDogs #Puppy #Puppies #Dogs #Funny #Animals #CuteTop Tips For Cold Weather 🌨️Guide Dogs2023-12-19 | Just like us, our dogs feel the cold at chillier times of year! It’s important to make sure your dog is comfy and cosy, both indoors and outside. 🌨️
From indoor enrichment activities, to flashing collars on your winter walks, we’ve put together our top tips on keeping your dog safe and happy during cold weather. 🐕
[Visual description: Video shows a black Labradors paws on a pavement and then cuts to a golden Retriever running through a wet and wooded area with her owner. We then see a close up of a container of salt and grit as well as grit on pavement. The final shots show a black Labrador and a golden Retriever being wiped down and having their paws cleaned by their owners.]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #ColdWeather #DogAdvice #Snow #Cold #Ice5 Tips to Keep Your Dog Happy and Safe in Cold WeatherGuide Dogs2023-12-18 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/qT3uPFHgUPc
Dogs feel the cold just like we do! And when the weather drops, we don’t just need to think about how to keep our dog warm and happy when they’re walking and playing outside, but also how to keep them warm and comfortable when they’re inside.
Cold weather extremes like snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures can make your dog susceptible to illnesses and injuries.
We’ve put together these top tips for keeping your dog happy, safe and warm in the cold weather this season.
#GuideDogs #ColdWeather #TopTips #Dogs #DogHelp #DogTips #Animals #CuteHow to create shortcuts on your phone | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-12-15 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/7Kk2B2coDY8
In this video, we’ll explain how to add accessibility shortcuts to your Android device.
This makes it easier to access your most used apps and tools from anywhere on your phone, using the android accessibility button. We’ll show you how you can customise the button to your preference, including changing its position, transparency and size.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacksHow to turn on live captions | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-12-11 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/fA-7n7fFnqE
In this video, we’ll show you what live caption is on Android and how you can use it on your device.
Android’s live caption feature allows you to enable captioning on media content, making it more accessible. Learn how to turn live captioning on and off and adjust the caption box to your preferences.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacksDisable animation on your phone | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-12-11 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/RoWr-M3inG4
Find out how to reduce motion and turn off animations on your Android device, with our quick tips video.
Reducing motion and animation can help you to use your device more comfortably with a vision impairment.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacksHow to use Google Lookout | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-12-04 | To view the accessible version, please use the following link: youtu.be/ZtNmAidxOZU
Learn how you can use the Google Lookout app to get detailed descriptions of images, read documents, letters or food labels, and much more.
In this quick video, we’ll show you how to download Lookout, set it up to suit your accessibility needs and use it on your android device to get audio descriptions.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacksHow to turn on live transcribe | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-12-04 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/B-2Xxrk02Ds
Learn how to use live transcribe on your Android device in this short video.
You can use the app to transcribe your everyday conversations and surrounding sounds, so that these can then be read on your phone. The automatic transcription can be used to make these conversations more accessible.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacksHow to set a timer with your voice | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-11-28 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/eCGAMOk5Mes
Find out how you can use the timer app with your voice on your Android device.
We’ll explain how to set a timer, pause one and ask how long is left on your countdown using Android. This feature can be helpful to people with vision or mobility impairments who prefer to use voice activation on their phone.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacks🍂 LIVE Autumnal Puppy Cam! 🍂Guide Dogs2023-11-21 | In need of some Monday Motivation? Look no further!
Our cheeky pups are LIVE and playing outside at our National Centre - instant smiles unlocked 🔓💙
[Video Description: live video of Black Labrador puppies running around and playing in outside run at Guide Dogs National Centre]
In this video we’ll show you what the Reading Mode app is and how to it on your Android device.
Learn how to personalise the font size, contrast and colour to make it easier to read your screen. We’ll also guide you through how to enable Reading Mode as a shortcut and use it to read content aloud if you prefer.
#GuideDogs #Puppy #Puppies #Dogs #Funny #Animals #CuteLiving with keratoconus | Tommy’s storyGuide Dogs2023-11-17 | To view the accessible version please follow this link: youtu.be/e_YLetpcCyc
In this video, Tommy describes living with keratoconus. We hear about the different stages of his keratoconus, the treatments he received and how his experience of living with this eye condition has shaped who he is today.
If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus and you’re looking for support to help you live actively, independently and well, Guide Dogs is here for you, every step of the way. We provide support for children, young people and adults. Visit our support page for more information on the different ways we can help you.
If you’d like to speak to an expert who can provide information and advice for yourself, your child or a family member, call our Guide Line on 0800 781 1444.
Guide dog owner, John, explains what he had to consider when applying for his guide dog, Benji, to ensure that Benji's life was just as enjoyable as his - youtube.com/watch?v=F3wAEYazfeU
[Visual description: 20 second video shows guide dog owner, John, speaking to camera. We then see John and his guide dog, Benji, walking down the road together as well as a shot of Benji laying on the floor next to John as he records a podcast in his office]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #GuideDogsServicesTop 5 Tips to Care For Your Senior DogGuide Dogs2023-11-04 | To view the accessible version, please use the following link: youtu.be/sH_1aXKbHH8
As our dogs grow older, their needs, preferences and behaviour can begin to change. Watch our top tips video to learn how to keep your senior dog happy and healthy.
In this video, we’ll show you our top 5 tips for caring for older dogs. Including how to make your home easy and safe for a senior dog to get around, how to exercise an older dog and enrichment activities to keep their brain engaged.
Practice magical commands such as 'Silencio' or 'Lumos' to impress your friends & family this spooky season 👻
[Visual description: video shows a woman sat in a dark room speaking to her phone. We see a close up of the phone screen as the commands are completed]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #TechHacks #TechnologyHack #Lumos #NoxSpells to cast on your Android phone | Android accessibility featuresGuide Dogs2023-10-30 | To view the accessible version please use the following link: youtu.be/nqD3SL14zVo
It’s spooky season! Add a touch of magic to your phone with these Android spells. Learn how to cast Lumos, Nox and Silencio spells in this short video.
#PhoneHacks #TechTips #TechHacks #PhoneLifeHacks #TechTricks #TechLifeHacksCute Puppies at Halloween | Guide Dogs Puppy PlaytimeGuide Dogs2023-10-28 | Join our guide dog puppies for a Halloween-themed playtime at the Guide Dogs National Centre. Watch these cute puppies play with pumpkin toys and tumble about together.
#GuideDogs #Puppy #Puppies #Dogs #Funny #Animals #Cute #Halloween #PuppyHalloween🎃Halloween Playtime 🎃Guide Dogs2023-10-28 | Join our guide dog puppies for a Halloween themed playtime! Head over to our YouTube to watch these future life-changers get into the spooky spirit! 👻
A special thank you to @petsathome #VIPClub shoppers who chose us as their Lifelines charity, so that we can buy toys and equipment for our future life-changers. 💛
[Visual description: 24 second video shows a litter of golden Retriever puppies playing in an outdoor pen with pumpkins of different colours and sizes as well as Halloween themed dog toys and fancy dress Halloween masks]From Childhood to Adulthood 💛Guide Dogs2023-10-26 | Did you miss our advert on your TV screens? Not to worry! Head to our website now to catch up and find out more 👉 bit.ly/3lrTkw9
At Guide Dogs we offer a range of services for adults and children with a vision impairment and their families. From life skills to family support to guide dogs, discover how we provide life-changing support from childhood to adulthood.
[Visual description: 33 second video shows a member of the production team of our TV advert speaking to the camera. The video cuts to the youngest actors on set as well as the older actors on set practicing the hot sauce prank]
#ChildhoodToAdulthoodFirst Aid Tips! 🩹Guide Dogs2023-10-26 | This time of year can bring damp, shady and dense vegetation and piles of leaves found in forests, which can hide spiky conker cases. 🍂
Not only do conkers contain a chemical called aesculin which is toxic to dogs, their cases can also hurt your dog’s sensitive paws if trod on. By following our dog first aid tips, these smaller wounds can be treated and cleaned at home. 🩹
[Visual description: 20 second animation shows a dog with a sore paw, the owner comes in and the animation demonstrates how to clean the wound with sterilised water and cotton wool]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #DogFirstAid #DogTips #DogHealth #DogHealthcareCerys Story 💙Guide Dogs2023-10-25 | Head over to our YouTube channel and meet Cerys! 💙
Watch the new instalment of our Tech & Me vlog where find out how technology can support a more independent life for those with a vision impairment. We learn what it was like for Cerys moving to London, studying at university and going on to find a job and start a career. 💼
[Visual description: Video shows Cerys walking down the street using a cane, the video cuts between them using their phone and other technology to navigate various tasks]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #Technology #Accessibility #AccessibleTechTechnology & Me | Accessibility in the workplace | Cerys StoryGuide Dogs2023-10-25 | To view the accessible version, please use the following link: youtu.be/2ZHmRHkpr6U
In this video we meet Cerys, who tells us about life with a vision impairment and what it was like moving to London, studying at university and going on to find a job and start their career.
We meet Cerys at home, get ready to leave the house and hear about the various pieces of mainstream and assistive technology they use. Cerys shows us how you can use Navilens to help identify objects and carry out everyday tasks like making a cup of tea. We then follow Cerys to work, where they're using JAWS screen reader software on their office computer. And finally, Cerys shows us how they use Google Maps and Be My Eyes to meet up with friends for a post-work drink.
Watch the full video now and let us know what your favourite moment is! 👉 youtu.be/INN4qN7PqFk
[Visual description: video shows the participants of our latest YouTube video laughing and smiling between takes on set]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #ChildhoodToAdulthood #Laughing #Smiling #BehindTheScenesFireworks | Top Tips 🎆Guide Dogs2023-10-21 | Loud noises and bright flashes can cause fear and anxiety for dogs of all ages and can impact their wellbeing, so it's important to take the time to ensure your dog is safe, calm and happy during firework festivities.
Explore more top tips to help keep your dog calm during fireworks 👉 bit.ly/46VOqf3
[Visual description: 24 second video shows a man walking a golden Retriever in a wooded area and being stroked indoors as well as a black Labrador playing with soft toys indoors]
#GuideDogs #GuideDogsUk #DogShorts #FireworksTop Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm & Safe During FireworksGuide Dogs2023-10-21 | To view the accessible version, please use the following link: youtu.be/1kE4lEl9vcs
Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve, or other firework-filled parties can be a stressful time for your dog. Loud noises and bright flashes can cause fear and anxiety for dogs of all ages and can impact their wellbeing.
Follow our tips to keep your dog calm during fireworks. We'll explain how to create a safe space for your dog, introduce them to louder noises and reassure your dog during fireworks by not leaving them alone and being positive.