When you lose your sight it can seem like an uphill battle to get your life back on track.

Mark Pile spent almost 10 years in isolation before deciding that things needed to change and seeking out help. Now, Mike is bravely taking on the world with his fateful guide dog Echo at his side and the support of Blind Veterans UK.

Mark spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.

(Photo shows Mark kneeling down with his arm around his cream labrador cross golden retriever Echo. Photo credit: Artur Lesniak/Reach)