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Charities
The International Glaucoma Association works to save sight by raising awareness of glaucoma, supporting glaucoma patients and promoting research related to early diagnosis and treatment.
- Tel. 01233 64 81 70 (Sightline - glaucoma helpline) or 01233 64 81 64
- www.glaucoma-association.com
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- Tel. 01626 355969
- www.mareandfoal.org
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is a registered charity, based in South West England. They rescue, rehabilitated and where possible, re-home horses and ponies. Their expertise in caring for orphaned foals, wild ponies and welfare cases continues to give equines the second chance they deserve.
- Tel: 01622 754757
- www.blind.org.uk
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BWBF was established in 1928 to help relieve the isolation of blindness with the comfort of radio. The Fund provides specially adapted audio equipment on free permanent loan to UK-registered blind and partially sighted people, over the age of eight, who are in need.
- Tel: 0117 414 4831
- www.alzheimers-brace.org
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BRACE raises money for research into Alzheimer’s. You can help us fund world class research by giving a gift today or leaving a legacy.
- Tel. 01822 890668
- www.swep.org.uk
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SWEP is a South West based charity run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abused, neglected and abandoned horses and ponies.
- The AHT is a unique charity dedicated to improving the health of dogs, cats and horses by addressing the problems of disease and injury.
- Tel. 08700 50 2424
- www.aht.org.uk
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- Cornerstone shares the Christian faith through serving anyone in need; through Foundation Centres for young homeless people, Befriending in Coffee shops, Childcare and Floating support.
- Tel. 0121 643 1984
- www.cornerstone.uk.com
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- Short breaks for disabled people and carers, with nursing care and personal support. Holidays for visually impaired people and sighted guides. Inspirational opportunities for volunteers.
- Tel. 0845 345 1972
- www.vitalise.org.uk
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- Birmingham Dogs Home Rescue Re-Unite & Rehome thousands of Stray & Unwanted Dogs from around the West Midlands each year.
- For further information Tel. 0121 643 5018
- www.birminghamdogshome.org.uk
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- SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity provides practical, emotional and financial support to our veterans, Forces and their families - no one's service is forgotten. For support and advice: 0800 260 6767
- www.ssafa.org.uk
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