The charity is seeking to reach more veterans who are eligible for its support.
More than 30 MPs, along with representatives from the NHS. met a number of Blind Veterans UK beneficiaries to back the charity’s campaign.
Speaking at the event, Gemma said: “Blind Veterans UK provides vital support to our Armed Forces community, we are recognising the excellent work that the charity does to make sure that blind veterans are able to adjust to life with sight loss.” The charity’s No One Alone campaign is reaching out to the estimated 68,000 ex-soldiers with vision impairment in the UK who could be eligible for support but are not currently receiving it. If would like more information about support visit www.noonealone.org.uk or call 0800 389 7979.
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