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Read the latest news from our charity and explore blogs from our team.

If you are a journalist with a media enquiry, please contact Jenny, our Head of Marketing, Communications & Income, on jenny@blind.org.uk.

A BWBF service user holds a phone with BWBF's Speech Talking Newspaper app open on screen. A series of publications are listed in a yellow and black high-contrast design.

TNF to adopt Speech Talking Newspaper Skill and upload service

BWBF and TNF have reached an agreement to continue the Speech Talking Newspaper Alexa Skill and upload service under TNF's care.

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A woman stands in front of a window browsing BWBF's Speech Radio app. The app is black and yellow with an image of a microphone on it.

A statement on the future of our apps and skill

Following a thorough review or our digital services, we have made the decision to stop delivering our Speech Radio and Speech Talking Newspaper app and …

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Share your views to shape the future of our services

We're inviting anyone living with sight loss or supporting someone who lives with sight loss to have their say in the future of our services.

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Mike Brace, Chair of Trustees for British Wireless for the Blind Fund, with one arm around his guide dog, pictured in the offices of BWBF.

Breaking barriers: a conversation with Mike Brace

We sat down with our chair Mike Brace CBE DL to ask him his life journey, passions, and the role of technology in his life.

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A picture of the home page of BWBF's website, with accessibility controls, site menu and a picture of a young man holding an Alexa Echo Show device

Launching a new website for our community

Welcome to our new website. We hope that you feel welcome and included here.

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Sophie Jones, Chief Executive Officer at BWBF is smiling and leaning on a wall. She is wearing a pale grey top and her hair is dark red.

A new direction: my reflections on a year as CEO

Sophie shares reflections on the charity's journey - adapting to technology, building partnerships and digital transformations.

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A woman stands in a kitchen smiling and as she talks on her phone which she is holding in front of her.

Volunteers needed to unlock audio for people with sight loss

Looking for a new challenge? We have two new volunteer roles. One in Scotland and one home-based.

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Julie Hocking, Individual Giving & Legacies Manager for BWBF, leans against a wall and is smiling. She wears glasses and her curly hair is tied up.

Thanks for your support this Christmas

A special message of thanks to everyone who gave to our Christmas appeal.

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Annabel sits on her sofa reading her Voxblock audio book player. She wears glasses and has a bow in her hair.

Partnership unlocks tech for young people with sight loss

We're delighted to announce our new partnership with VICTA.

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