Guide Dogs Midlands and East

Guide Dogs Midlands and East Guide Dogs is the UK’s leading sight loss charity. This is the official page for the Midlands and East region at Guide Dogs.

Our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose.

A warm welcome to Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth - Mayor Colin Cape and High Sheriff of Warwickshire - Susan Rasmussen, ...
04/09/2026

A warm welcome to Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth - Mayor Colin Cape and High Sheriff of Warwickshire - Susan Rasmussen, who recently visited our Guide Dogs National Centre to learn more about the work of Guide Dogs (and meet one of our lovely dogs - Fennel 🐶)

They enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour led by our wonderful volunteers, discovering the journey of a guide dog from before they’re even born. They also experienced our sensory tunnel and chatted with expert staff and volunteers about our work helping people with sight loss live independent and fulfilling lives.

[Visual descriptions: Image one shows, from left to right, High Sheriff of Warwickshire Susan Rasnussen, Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth Cllr Colin Cape, Colin's wife Julie, Guide Dogs staff member Becky, Guide Dogs volunteer Frank, Guide Dogs staff member Charles, and Susan's consort Jill - all standing outside the National Centre reception. Colin is holding the lead of black Labrador Fennel and all people are smiling to camera. Image two shows the group inside the National Centre looking through a large glass window which oversees our puppy block (not visible) Image three shows Susan exiting the Sensory Tunnel inside the National Centre.]

Can you help raise a future guide dog in Northamptonshire? We’re looking for more volunteers in this area to help raise ...
04/09/2026

Can you help raise a future guide dog in Northamptonshire? We’re looking for more volunteers in this area to help raise guide dog puppies during their important first year.

As a volunteer puppy raiser, you’ll welcome a puppy into your home and support their early learning before formal training begins. Guide Dogs covers all costs, including food and vet care, while providing you with full training and ongoing support from our expert team.

Interested? Why not join our virtual information session on the 10th September (2pm-3pm) to find out more about what’s involved👉 https://bit.ly/4gNjBjf

Or apply to be a puppy raiser via our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4cmX0Je

[Visual description: A guide dog puppy (a yellow Labrador wearing a Guide Dogs branded navy blue puppy jacket) sits in a hallway near an open front door. Behind the puppy, a person is holding the puppy’s lead.]

Thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers, staff, and supporters who played a vital part in the recent Husqvarna Brit...
01/09/2026

Thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers, staff, and supporters who played a vital part in the recent Husqvarna British Masters event at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield ⛳

We're delighted to share that an amazing £46,000 has been raised for Guide Dogs. Your support helps us continue our work so people with sight loss can live the life they choose 💛

[Visual descriptions: Image one shows Andrew Lennox, CEO of Guide Dogs, with two volunteers and two dogs. The dog on the left is a black Labrador, and the one of the right is a golden retriever. Andrew is holding a giant cheque awarded to Guide Dogs, for the total of £46,000. Image two shows Andrew, the same two volunteers, Sir Nick Faldo and his wife Lady Lindsay, and winner of the Husqvarna British Masters, Joe Dean. Joe holds his trophy, and Andrew holds the giant cheque.]

Are you interested in learning how to guide someone with sight loss? Our training can teach you how to guide adults safe...
30/08/2026

Are you interested in learning how to guide someone with sight loss? Our training can teach you how to guide adults safely, with confidence, skill and empathy.

We offer a range of sighted guide training options, depending on whether you want to learn a new skill, support a family or friend, or support someone through work or in the community.

Nearly 50% of people with a vision impairment say they can feel isolated and cut off from the people and places around them. You can help change that by learning a simple skill.

Find out more by visiting our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4qBSIDq

[Image description: a woman is taking part in a sighted guiding training session, and is wearing a Guide Dogs branded eye mask, listening to headphone in a museum. Another woman is smiling behind her.]

Not content with competing in this year's London Marathon, guide dog owner Sha recently took on another incredible physi...
28/08/2026

Not content with competing in this year's London Marathon, guide dog owner Sha recently took on another incredible physical challenge, reaching 2,000 metres of elevation in the Swiss Alps as part of the MCC (Martigny-Combe to Chamonix) race at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) on Monday 24 August ⛰️

Sha was accompanied by three professional trail runners, who worked diligently to ensure Sha's safety throughout the race.

In Sha's own words:

"My race ended halfway, but I feel so grateful to have completed the most difficult part of the route and reached 2,000 metres of elevation in the Swiss Alps. Absolutely incredible!

"Just before Col de Balme, I encountered a field of boulders. This set me back by an hour, as not being able to see where my feet were landing presented an incredibly difficult challenge. It slowed me down so much that I did not make the next cut-off."

Sha also highlighted the brilliant support provided by the UTMB Adaptive Team officials and fellow athletes, as well as the new friendships made along the way:

"There were tears of joy and tears of sadness over my DNF, but the experience of making so many new friends outweighed any race finish."

Bring on next year! Well done, Sha.

[Visual descriptions: Image one shows Sha and his three guides standing in front of a large mountain range smiling to camera. The sky is blue with rolling clouds. Image two shows Sha and three guides walking a gravel path surrounded by greenery up into the mountains. Image three shows Sha and one of his guides climbing up a rock face on the challenge.]

Sip, Support and Change a Life!Our wonderful Kenilworth Guide Dogs Fundraising Group invites you to a special gin tastin...
27/08/2026

Sip, Support and Change a Life!

Our wonderful Kenilworth Guide Dogs Fundraising Group invites you to a special gin tasting evening at East Chase Distillers, Kenilworth.

£30 per person. Your ticket includes:

- Guided gin tasting with East Chase Distillers
- Talk from distiller Luke about the craft of gin-making
- Artisan meats and cheese boards
- Meet Guide Dogs!

Non alcoholic and soft drinks will also be available.

Every ticket helps someone with sight loss live the life they choose.

Purchase tickets and find out more via this weblink - https://eastchasedistillers.com/collections/food-nights/products/guidedog

[Visual description: Guide dog in training Bailey (yellow Labrador) sits next to multiple life sized Guide Dogs branded collection boxes.]

26/08/2026

It was lovely to recently welcome Paralympian Ellie Simmonds and presenter Richie Anderson to the Guide Dogs National Centre in Leamington Spa 💛

How much do you think they know about Guide Dogs? 👇

[Visual Description: The video opens with sweeping shots of the outside of the Guide Dogs National Centre. Ellie Simmonds and Richie Anderson walk into the reception area and settle onto a sofa. On the sofa they each hold a Guide Dogs branded fluffy dog toy. Ellie holds a black Labrador toy, and Richie holds a yellow Labrador toy. On the coffee table in front of them are two Guide Dogs branded mugs. Over the top of them answering the quiz questions, clips of them visiting the National Centre are shown. They meet and send puppies on their way to their Puppy Raisers, interact with Puppy Raiser, Jane, and her puppy, Cherry, who is a black Labrador, and take part in a dog training demonstration with Sophie and Marie. When one of them scores a point, text on screen declares who has won the point. The final score at the end of the video is; Ellie with 4 points, Richie with 3 points.]

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? We need new fosterers in Le...
24/08/2026

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends?

We need new fosterers in Leamington!

Join our virtual information session today at 12pm to find out more about what’s involved with being a volunteer fosterer for our guide dogs in training.

As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll be giving a dog in training a loving home during evenings and weekends, whilst they embark on their journey to become a guide dog.

You’ll be doing the school run for your dog in training – dropping them off and picking them up at an agreed time Monday to Friday at one of our regional centres or community teams (some sites may vary).

Please follow this link to join https://bit.ly/3RofXDT

[Visual description. Image one: A black Labrador lying down on the grass looking at the camera with his tongue out]

Happy Friday 👋 Are you enjoying the outdoors as much as Penny is? 🐶She's an 11-month-old Labrador cross retriever who lo...
21/08/2026

Happy Friday 👋 Are you enjoying the outdoors as much as Penny is? 🐶

She's an 11-month-old Labrador cross retriever who loves being out and about!

[Visual description. Image one: Yellow Labrador cross retriever Penny is standing in a field looking at the camera with her mouth slightly open. Image two: Penny, a yellow Labrador cross retriever is lying down on a blanket that says puppy in training at a fundraising event. Image three: Penny is lying down on her back on grass, with her teeth showing]

Address

Guide Dogs, Edmondscote Manor, Warwick New Road
Royal Leamington Spa
CV326AH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+448007811444

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