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St Dunstan's

Discover St Dunstan’s and its work supporting people with sight loss. This quiz looks at why specialist charities exist and how they help people live with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

It was first called the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Care Committee. It soon became widely known as St Dunstan’s, named after its first headquarters.

In Specialist Charities, St Dunstan’s is associated with supporting people affected by sight loss, especially within Armed Forces communities. Charities like this can provide rehabilitation, practical advice, and training that help people stay independent and connected.

Key Terms

  • Rehabilitation: Support and training that helps someone build skills again after illness or injury.
  • Independence: Being able to manage daily life tasks safely, with as much control as possible.
  • Accessibility: Changes that make places, services, or information easier to use for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does St Dunstan’s help people with?

St Dunstan’s is linked with support for people affected by sight loss, including rehabilitation and practical help that can improve everyday independence.

How can a sight loss charity support independence?

A sight loss charity can support independence by teaching safe mobility skills, offering assistive technology advice, and helping people adapt their home routines.

What is the difference between rehabilitation and medical treatment?

Medical treatment focuses on health care, while rehabilitation focuses on learning strategies and skills that help someone cope with changes and live well day to day.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Henry Allingham, St Dunstans’ oldest ever beneficiary, died in July 2009. How old was he?
97 years old
101 years old
109 years old
113 years old
He served in the war of 1914-1918 and joined the R.A.F. on April 1st 1918
2 .
How old was the youngest beneficiary of St Dunstan's?
13 years old
15 years old
17 years old
19 years old
He was a cadet
3 .
How many men and women are currently being helped by St Dunstan's including a number who were injured in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Between 100 and 200
Between 200 and 500
Between 500 and 1000
More than 3000
4 .
In what sort of activities are beneficiaries able to participate at the rehabilitation and training Centres and in fund-raising events?
Dancing, cookery, indoor bowling, art and craft work, Bingo and story writing
Golf, archery, swimming, skiing and ten pin bowling
Marathons, half Marathons, hot-air ballooning, motor-cycling, deep-sea-diving, cycling and free-fall parachute jumping
All the above
5 .
During which war was the organisation St Dunstan's founded?
The Crimean War
The Great War 1914-1918
World War II 1939-1945
The Korean War
The Great War 1914-1918 in the year 1915
6 .
Who was the founder of St Dunstan's?
Field Marshal Douglas Haig
King George V
Sir Arthur Pearson
The Right Honourable David Lloyd George
Sir Arthur Pearson, the former newspaper magnate who founded the 'Daily Express' newspaper
7 .
In addition to training Centres at Ovingdean near Brighton and Sheffield, new facilities became available in which Welsh sea-side resort in 2011?
Barmouth
Llandudno
Pwllheli
Rhyl
8 .
Since the year 1945 St Dunstan's has cared for visually impaired ex-Service men and women who have served in how many overseas conflicts?
4
5
6
More than 6
These include Korea, Malaya, Suez, Palestine, Aden, Cyprus, East Africa, Northern Ireland, Falklands, Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq
9 .
St Dunstan's cares for ex-Service men and women who have which disability?
Deafness
Extreme old age
Inability to walk
Visual impairment
10 .
Who is St Dunstans’ royal patron?
Sophie, Countess of Wessex
King Charles III
Prince William, the Prince of Wales
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal
Find more information at the Blind Veterans UK website. Many thanks to Mr Harry Beevers at St Dunstan's.
Author:  Andy Lawson
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