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Guide Dogs Press

@GuideDogsPress

We’re the press office for @GuideDogs. We tell compelling stories to raise awareness and help the public understand who we are and what we do.

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Joined May 2011
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Guide dog owners: does people distracting your guide dog affect you? With the busy festive season upon us, it's so important that members of the public leave working guide dogs alone. #DontDiveOnTheDog If you are a guide dog owner, take our survey forms.office.com/e/DnydwbHks…
A smiley golden retriever lays on a grey blanket in front of a Christmas tree and lots of blue and gold presents

ALT A smiley golden retriever lays on a grey blanket in front of a Christmas tree and lots of blue and gold presents

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Guide dog Leo was named as @TheSun's star of the week, after helping 95-year-old Jacqueline Brooks live an active and independent life. Jacqueline, who is one of our oldest guide dog owners, said Leo keeps her young and gives her something to live for. thesun.co.uk/money/24102785/…
Guide dog Leo, yellow, in harness leading Jacqueline up a flight of stairs.

ALT Guide dog Leo, yellow, in harness leading Jacqueline up a flight of stairs.

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Earlier this morning guide dog owner Brain spoke to GB News about @GuideDogs' #OpenDoorsForGuideDogs campaign and the impact of access refusals, as the charity releases new research on access refusals. Watch back the interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=_Ik3y5KU…
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In our latest blog, we hear from guide dog owner @JonAttenborough as we steer towards the launch of #GameForGuideDogs at Insomnia #I69 this weekend. Find out about Jon's experience of accessible gaming and learn how to support Game For Guide Dogs 👉 guidedogs.org.uk/blog/game-f…
Jon and his guide dog Sam, yellow and in harness, at a train station.

ALT Jon and his guide dog Sam, yellow and in harness, at a train station.

A gaming keyboard and mouse light up alongside a Guide Dogs mug.

ALT A gaming keyboard and mouse light up alongside a Guide Dogs mug.

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Did you catch Puppy Raisers Geoff and Rosemary on @PackedLunchC4 earlier with adorable guide dog puppy, Lucky? Don't worry if you missed it, there's always @All4 #ICYMI channel4.com/programmes/step…
Photo of Geoff, Rosemary and Lucky in the Steph's Packed Lunch studio.

ALT Photo of Geoff, Rosemary and Lucky in the Steph's Packed Lunch studio.

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This afternoon’s RHS Chelsea coverage will open on the Guide Dogs 90th Anniversary Garden - get BBC One on now!
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell standing on the garden in front of cameras and a crowd.

ALT Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell standing on the garden in front of cameras and a crowd.

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex met Siobhan Meade and her guide dog Marty yesterday at RHS Chelsea, along with Guide Dogs 90th Anniversary Garden designer Jonathan Smith. hellomagazine.com/royalty/ga…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex stand on the Guide Dogs garden at RHS Chelsea and meet black Labrador guide dog Marty, his owner Siobhan and garden designer Jonathan Smith.

ALT The Earl and Countess of Wessex stand on the Guide Dogs garden at RHS Chelsea and meet black Labrador guide dog Marty, his owner Siobhan and garden designer Jonathan Smith.

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This morning @GuideDogs Breeding Services Advisor Hannah Fellows will be on @RNIBRadio to chat about Trigger, top stud dog and father to 191 guide dog puppies (so far)! 🐾
Headshot of Guide Dogs stud dog Trigger, a golden retriever, looking to camera with a smiling face

ALT Headshot of Guide Dogs stud dog Trigger, a golden retriever, looking to camera with a smiling face

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This morning on @SkyNews from 9.45 - meet 11-year-old buddy dog owner Nancy, whose life has been transformed by Labrador Shani 🐾 news.sky.com/watch-live
Black Labrador Shani lies on the floor next to 11-year-old girl Nancy. Nancy is smiling at Shani and stroking her shoulder, and she is wearing pink glasses.

ALT Black Labrador Shani lies on the floor next to 11-year-old girl Nancy. Nancy is smiling at Shani and stroking her shoulder, and she is wearing pink glasses.

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🎧 Earlier this week, @BBCRadio4's In Touch programme heard from guide dog owners who made their long awaited return to football at the weekend. Listen to @WestHam fan Paul and @OfficialBHAFC fan Gordon as they share their experiences 👉 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000w9…
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