St Dunstan's


 * This article is about the charity. For other uses see Dunstan (disambiguation).

St Dunstan's is a charity providing support, rehabilitation and respite care to blind ex-service personnel of the British Armed Forces. St Dunstan's has an office in London and its National Centre is based in Ovingdean, near Brighton.

Description
St Dunstan's is a charity providing support, rehabilitation and respite care to blind ex-service personnel of the British Armed Forces.

History
St Dunstan's was founded in 1915 by Arthur Pearson, who had himself lost his sight due to glaucoma. As a result of the increasing numbers of British soldiers returnining from the front lines during the First World War suffering from blindness, Pearson established a hostel for these soldiers. His intention was that, with training and assistance, the former soldiers could go on to lead productive lives and would not have to depend on charity.

Activities
St Dunstan's provides assistance to both former service personnel and to their families.