Training To Be An Amputee

Training To Be An Amputee is an online programme of support sessions that will provide information, help and guidance about the recovery and rehabilitation pathway for amputees. Those attending will learn more about the additional support available and hear from experts on key topics including, adaptations, welfare rights, mental health and physical wellbeing, the clinical rehabilitation pathway and living life beyond limb loss.

Training To Be An Amputee is primarily for newer amputees, pre and post-amputation, families and carers. We know that it can be a difficult time for all concerned and all are welcome.

As a more established amputee, you might be keen to join some of the sessions where certain topics are relevant and of interest. We’d love to see you there.

In terms of continuous learning or as someone new to the sector, if you’re a clinician who would like to join you’d be very welcome too.

Training To Be An Amputee will be hosted by some of our Outreach Team members who are also amputees. They will also be joined by several of our Volunteer Visitors – peer support volunteers.

A range of experts will present on key topics and are ready to support you with your questions. You will be amongst those who understand, personally and professionally.

Training To Be An Amputee is an 8-week programme that will be delivered online from 11.30am until 1pm on Mondays beginning on 20th February 2023. Full programme dates and registration link can be found here.

If you’re new to the world of limb loss, we strongly recommend trying to attend all sessions to get the most out of the programme. However, we know this won’t always be possible so just sign up for those you’re able to attend or register for the whole course and let us know nearer the time if you’re unable to attend the odd session. For those able to complete the whole course, there will be a Certificate of Completion awarded.

See the full programme listing here.

Training To Be An Amputee aims to ensure that those attending have a better understanding of what to do now to have more control over their own pathway as well as looking to the future to live their best lives beyond limb loss. There’ll be an opportunity to connect with those who are going through similar challenges and gain information and advice from experts, clinical, agency and established prosthetics service users.

You will be supported in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The LA team are here to support you. We can support with one to one and will also be running group digital access sessions so please give us a call to find out more.

Register here. We’ll ask you a few questions about your situation and ask you to complete a short survey that will enable us to further understand your needs and better support you.