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Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Hillfields
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire RG7 3YG
Tel: 01189 835555
Web: www.guidedogs.org.uk
Whatever one's age, whatever the condition, sight loss can mean a severe loss of mobility. The mission of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is to provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people. They have 29 teams covering the whole of the UK who can help people with sight loss re-gain their independence. For details of the team nearest to you please call the above number of visit their website.
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