Created by The Douglas Bader Foundation with help from the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
 

Welcome

Welcome to the Limb Loss Information Centre. This online resource has been created to guide individuals with congenital or acquired limb loss and their friends, family and carers through the emotional, physical and psychological process of coming to terms with limb loss.

We have taken a holistic approach to limb loss and hope that through this we can provide relevant and useful information on all aspects of life after limb loss. We have tried to make the site as easy to navigate as possible and hope that you can find the information you need here.

Please have a look at the frequently asked questions section of the site where we have collated questions asked by other amputees, their families and carers.

There is a lot of information on this Website contained in nested pages. If you can’t find what you are looking for by clicking on a Parent Page in the left hand menu, please remember to try the Search facility at the top right of the page.

If you still can’t get the information you require please contact us and we will either research the query ourselves or put you in touch with the person best suited to answer your questions.

We run some relevant News items which appear on this Home Page. You will find additional News Items and stories on The Douglas Bader Foundation Website

With grateful thanks to Leggz, who some of you may know from the Forum, we are delighted to be able to offer a NEW SERVICE:

"LIMB-LINE"
AT YOUR SERVICE
 

There’s already our popular Forum for information, support & chat. But

sometimes you may feel in need of something extra.

You’re special to us you know! So we thought you’d like a more personal

service for more specific advice or maybe to make a 1-2-1 contact with

another amputee.

Just email Leggz at leggz.space@rocketmail.com. At your service!

Latest News


The Bader Cup 2010 – Regional Finals have started….

The Regional Finals of the 2010 BADER CUP, now recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament, have just started and the first results are in.

Congratulations to Pamela and Howard Chamberlain from Pleasington who won the Regional Finals at Birchwood Golf Club, Warrington, Cheshire, with 40 points and will now go on to play for the prestigiousBader Cup [...]


Karting for Injured Troops is GO… GO… GO!

KartForce is a new project with the aim of providing injured troops with a memorable adrenalin packed experience which focuses on providing the opportunity of enjoying an action packed programme of kart racing and socialising.

KartForce will be launched with an inaugural high profile event at the superb Whilton Mill venue in Northamptonshire on Thu & Fri August [...]


Record Coverage of IPC Swimming World Championships

Bonn, Germany – The 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC*) Swimming World Championships in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, will be seeing more coverage than any previous IPC Swimming World Championships.
Through the IPC’s official internet channel www.ParalympicSport.TV, a live stream of the competitions will be available everyday, giving Paralympic fans around the world a chance to watch the [...]


Bader Braves Flying Day – White Waltham: A Day to Remember

The BADER BRAVES Young Aviators Day at the West London Aero Club, White Waltham, took place on Sunday 18th July on a dry, breezy and eventually sunny day.
The West London Aero Club again did everyone proud. They  worked extraordinarily hard both up front and behind the scenes to ensure that the day ran smoothly and again [...]


An Update from Gwennili Trust – Some Sailing Opportunities Still Available

Dear Disabled Sailor
It is not too late to book an exciting sail with the Gwennili Trust this season.   We still have a few opportunities available as follows:

Sun 8 to Sun 15 August - a 7 day cruise, weather permitting to the Channel Islands, on the 39ft conventional yacht Outreach II.  While not suitable for a wheelchair user it would be a wonderful [...]


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Sponsors

Thank you to the following companies listed below for their continued support.

Pace Rehabilitation are one of the UK's leading independant rehabilitation providers Technology for people in the field of prostheses, orthoses, rehabilitation aids, wheelchairs and neurostimulation.
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years’ experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Ortho Europe, manufacturer of innovative prosthetics and Orthotics
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years’ experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Prosthetics (artificial limb) and orthotics services in the UK and 
Ireland
Irwin Mitchell solicitors - leading law firm and leading full service solicitors providing expert legal advice and legal services for you and your business Leigh Day & Co are specialist personal injury solicitors with one of the country,s largest clinical negligence and human rights teams. The firm's ethos is to ensure that the ordinary person has just as good quality legal advice as our state bodies, insurers and multi-nationals
Dorset Orthopaedic - The Art Of Living Endolite UK - Prosthetics
ProActive Prosthetics RSLSteeper - Leading the way in the fields of Prosthetics, Orthotics, Silicone Cosmeses & Assistive Technology
Pannone Kester Cunningham John Solicitors in Norwich
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