This Volunteers’ Week, we took the opportunity to launch our Volunteer of the Month Award! Our first Volunteer of the Month Award was given to two fantastic LA Volunteers – Ian and Sean. They have stepped in to run the LA’s Outreach Hub in Belfast, Northern Ireland, ensuring that local amputees can meet and support … Read More
In this celebration of Volunteers’ Week, we wanted to share information sent to us by one of our LA Volunteers about a clinical trial he was involved in. We’ll hand this blog over to David, who will tell you more! “I decided to join the LA about three years ago. After I retired, I wanted … Read More
My name is Lawrence, and I’m an LA Volunteer Visitor. I volunteer with the Limbless Association to share my lived experience with others like me, hopefully for their benefit – it’s the very least I think that I can do. I joined the LA VV programme as a new amputee, and the experience greatly resonated with … Read More
My name is Julie. I am a Family Volunteer Visitor with the LA. My role involves speaking to those closest to people facing limb loss. This is a very daunting time; life will be very different going forward. Hopefully, I can use my experience to answer their questions and dispel some of the fears. My … Read More
I became a left below-knee (LBK) amputee in November 2019. This was brought about by a running injury, which resulted in a blood clot behind the knee that was incorrectly diagnosed (by me) as a muscular/tendon issue and treated as such for three months, by which time the leg could not be saved. For me, becoming … Read More
Friday 17th April saw the Limbless Association’s second Bridging the Gap flagship event, most generously supported by our friends at Evelyn Partners at their prestigious offices in the City of London. This time, the focus was on rehabilitation and lifelong support pathways, linked to Collaboration and Co-production, enabling improved outcomes after amputation. And indeed, rehabilitation … Read More
An Introduction Hi, my name is Derek Hand, a left leg above-knee amputee since 2017. During a period of isolation in Covid 2020, due to my son testing positive, I decided to rebuild my mountain bike, which I hadn’t been able to ride for over 10 years. After rebuilding the bike, I tried to ride … Read More
My name is Michael. I’m 39 from Manchester, and in 2024, my life changed forever when I became a bilateral below-knee amputee. Rather than letting that moment define my limits, I’ve chosen to let it define my strength. To mark my upcoming 40th birthday, I am reclaiming my lifelong passion for adventure with a monumental … Read More
My name is Derek, and I became an above-knee amputee in 2017, after a long history of issues with my left leg. Becoming an amputee is a very challenging time in someone’s life, both for the individual and their family. It throws up lots of problems to be overcome, both emotionally and physically. After learning … Read More
Established in 1983, the Limbless Association has long been regarded as the leading UK charity supporting civilians living with limb loss. And now our reputation for excellent support and advice has expanded onto the global stage! As Chair of the Trustee Board, I was invited to attend the recent meeting of the International Confederation of … Read More
