NHS Constitution
An updated NHS Constitution has been published by the Department of Health. The new version of the Constitution, which applies to England, replaces the previous version of the Constitution published...
View ArticleResearch into adaptable prosthetic sockets
Research is being undertaken at Bournemouth University’s Design Simulation Research Centre into the development of a better form of socket: In an article published by Medical Express, Bruce Dyer – one...
View ArticleSam Gallop receives RCS award
Limbless Association Life member and past President, Sam Gallop, who is also Chairman of the Sir Archibald McIndoe RAF Medical Guinea Pig Club charity recently received the Overcoming Adversity award...
View ArticleBBC research into prosthetic provision
We have been approached by Stephanie Crowther, a BBC television journalist working in Norwich who is looking to conduct research for an item about the provision of prosthetic limbs on the NHS. This...
View ArticlePhantom pain research
Research into phantom pain experienced by upper limb amputees is being undertaken by neuro-scientists at Oxford University. This research is focused on an experiment that is aimed at relieving phantom...
View ArticleLimbless Association fundraiser and events co-ordinator post
The Limbless Association is advertising for the post of Fundraiser. The purpose of this role would be to coordinate and deliver all fundraising activities for the Limbless Association, to work with...
View ArticleCharity fishing event
We have been contacted by the Devon Branch of the Masonic Fishing Charity that provides fishing days for people with disabilities. They have arranged a fishing event for 6 April 2013 at Bellbrook...
View ArticleExploring the physical, social and care needs and experiences of established...
The Limbless Association is funding a research project that is designed to identify the physical, social and care needs and experiences of established amputees and those with congenital limb loss....
View ArticleBath half Marathon
Congratulations to Catherine Field who ran the Bath half marathon on 3 March to raise funds for the Limbless Association. She decided to run the Bath half marathon in memory of her best friend’s...
View ArticleHave you got what it takes to be a paralympic swimmer?
Would you like to get involved in paralympic swimming? British Swimming is holding a series of disability swimming talent events acroiss the UK on 11 and 12 May. For details of the events, please see...
View ArticlePersonal Independence Payment – a clarification from the Minister
At the PIP Implementation meeting held in London on 28 February, Ester McVey , the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions was present to give an opening statement. During her...
View ArticleExploring the physical, social and care needs and experiences of established...
The initial, three month long phase of the research project designed to identify the physical, social and care needs of established amputees and those with congenital limb loss has now ended. The 1st...
View ArticlePersonal Independence Payment – information page
We have set up a web page specifically for the new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under our Information section. This has the various guidance notes prepared by the Department of Work and...
View ArticleJudicial Review of 20 m criterion in Personal Independence Payment
As reported on the Guardian’s website, three disabled people have launched a challenge in the High Court against the Government’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) regulations in relation to the...
View ArticleNational Commissioning and specialised services – an update
The following article that discusses how specialised services will be provided under National Commissioning has been prepared by Specialised Healthcare Alliance - a coalition of 86 patient-related...
View ArticlePersonal Independence Payment – an overview
An updated note on the new benefit has been prepared following the latest issue of factsheets by the Department of Work and Pensions. The updated note ( Personal Independence Payment – An Overview) can...
View ArticleLondon Marathon 2013
Wishing all the very best of luck to our three runners who will be taking part in the London Marathon this Sunday. They are: • Adam Withers – click here to visit his JustGiving page • David Loxton –...
View ArticleLondon Marathon results
Congratulations to our marathon runners Adam Withers, David Loxton and Samuel Clifton who all completed the 26 mile course yesterday and are undoubtedly nursing a few sore muscles! Their times were:...
View Article50 miles in 24 hours!
Lizzie Ellis and her friend Cheryl Hockey are hoping to complete a 52 mile walk in 24 hours following the Offa’s Dyke Path from Hay on Wye to Chepstow on Saturday 18 May. They are raising money on...
View ArticleBUPA Junior Manchester Run
Alex Waddacor, who is 13, has chosen to run the BUPA Junior Manchester Run that takes place on 27 May. Alex has decided to raise money for the Limbless Association because her uncle is a bilateral...
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