Find out More Robin was a busy full-time worker, enjoying his career and lifestyle, when his life changed dramatically due to medical issues. Here, he tells us how being a VV has helped give him a sense of purpose, and explores what he’s gained from the programme… In 2019, I was a busy Operations Manager [...]
Find out More Bob was a sporty 17-year-old about to start an apprenticeship when a summer holiday went disastrously wrong. Here, he shares his limb loss journey and his reasons for becoming a Volunteer Visitor… In the late 1960s, I was like many young men – busy with friends, sports and on the lookout for [...]
Find out More Sue was a full-time business owner, active wife, and mum when a long-term health issue led her to choosing elective amputation. Here, she shares the journey from having a Volunteer Visit to then progressing to becoming a volunteer herself… My life before my health issues was very busy – after a full-time [...]
Find out More David was an enthusiastic motorcyclist and keen conservationist when he was involved in a serious road traffic accident in 2015. Here, he shares his journey with limb loss and the VV programme… I had always been an active person in life - I was a keen motorcyclist first and foremost, but I’d [...]
Find out More Thank you to our wonderful team of Volunteer Visitors! Volunteers’ Week provides the platform for organisations across the country to celebrate the important role of volunteers. The Limbless Association will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to the charity and thanking our wonderful team of Volunteer Visitors for their time and dedication [...]
Find out More Alvin was in his late twenties when a motorcycle accident led to significant injury and 5 years of pain. Here, he shares his story about making the difficult decision to have elective surgery and become an amputee, and how the Volunteer Visitor role has inspired him to support others… ‘Before my accident, [...]
Find out More Chelsea was a busy and fun-loving twenty-something when she was involved in an accident whilst on holiday. Here, she shares her story of becoming an upper limb amputee, and how the Volunteer Visitor role has enhanced her new life… ‘I was 26, in a job I loved, with a busy social life [...]
Find out More In the final episode of series 2, Ella speaks to vascular consultant Dave Bosanquet and LA Volunteer Visitor Lawrence Blomfield who explain the importance of patient involvement and peer support when it comes to limb loss – both from a clinician and patient perspective. Listen to the full episode below. AmpLAfy was [...]
Find out More Thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, we have been able to enhance the VV programme to include a full training and development programme for all our new and existing Volunteer Visitors. It’s an exciting time for volunteers to join the programme, with many opportunities available to make connections, join a thriving [...]
Find out More How do I refer into the VV programme? Who can refer? And what is a ‘Volunteer Visit’? In this blog, we look at who can refer into the service and how to do so, as well as outlining the ways in which the Volunteer Visitor Service helps to support amputees across the [...]
