Inspiring People

An Access Assistant supports a person with a vision impairment, another impairment or long-term health condition, to thrive within their job role.

We’ve got a fantastic range of jobs - over 400 roles - at Guide Dogs. So this week, we’re asking Bethan McDonald, one of our Puppy Development Advisors, all about her exciting role and how she can help people with sight loss.

Guide dog owner Ben Good, from Fareham in Hampshire, has been awarded an MBE for services to people with vision impairment. Ben was awarded his MBE by His Majesty King Charles III, but the real star of the show was guide dog Stamp, who not only accompanied Ben to receive his award but licked King Charles’ hand!

We hear from volunteers, Ian Carnachan and Brenda Liston, on their return to volunteering in their communities after the pandemic.

Six-year-old Rex Davies, who lives with a vision impairment, was given an incredible surprise on Thursday 10 November, as he was presented with the Inspirational Young Person of the Year award by his favourite superhero Charlie Cox at Guide Dogs’ Annual People Awards.

Our People Awards 2022 winners were announced yesterday at a glittering awards ceremony, held at our Reading Hub and hosted by actor Charlie Cox who plays Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Marvel's Daredevil TV series.

Dogs are great! But have you ever wondered how you could have a dog without the usual time and financial commitment? Let us tell you how.

We’ve got a fantastic range of jobs - over 400 roles - at Guide Dogs. So this week, we’re asking Kim Cordy, one of our Habilitation Specialists, all about her exciting role and how she can help people with sight loss.