Blind girl tells of joy after receiving guide dog

Becky Clarke from Liverpool lost her sight aged 17

To coincide with Guide Dogs week, a video has been released that tells the story of a young guide dog owner who was bullied at school due to her sight loss.

Becky Clarke from Liverpool recounts how she lost her sight, saying "I knew something was wrong when I was 17 and I couldn't see the faces of my family and friends anymore."

Every hour, another person in the UK loses their sight and the charity Guide Dogs hopes to help these people keep their lives as normal as possible.

Once the charity provided Becky with Golden Labrador Retriever Hattie, she describes how it felt like regaining her freedom.

"I now have the freedom to go wherever I want, whenever I want," she said. "That might not sound like a big deal to some people but for me it's been life-changing."

(Guide Dogs)

Running from 3rd to 11th October, Guide Dogs Week aims to meet a fundraising target of £1 million.