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About The LLIC

THE LIMB LOSS INFORMATION CENTRE (LLIC) is a website designed to be a central resource of information for amputees, individuals with congenital limb absence, friends, family, carers and healthcare professionals. The site was created in March 2005 by  The Douglas Bader Foundation with financial help from Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust. The site is run by members of the Douglas Bader Foundation, with information and contributions coming from a variety of sources.

You will find that we refer to individuals with limb loss as amputees, and we would like to reassure you that this is for ease, rather than to the exclusion of children born with congenital limb absence. You will find dedicated information for children born with congenital limb absence on the website, as well as dedicated information on upper limb amputees.

We hope that this Website will be able to provide the answers to any questions you may have.

Our objectives when creating the site were to:

  • Build a central source of information available to answer any question an amputee or their family, friends, carers, employer may ask or may need to make informed choices.
  • Provide a national forum for limb service users to enable you to voice your needs and requirements.
  • In conjunction with other support agencies, create a template for establishing and managing a user group. The site will provide the user groups with a national forum to share information and ensure that you, the users, are receiving useful and consistent information.
  • The website will have a primary focus on the community and will, in addition to providing a knowledge base of information, provide community facilities such as chat forums, newsletters, product feedback and feedback/contact mechanisms.

We hope that we have achieved these objectives and that the Limb Loss Information Centre provides you with the information you need to live as fulfilled and active a life as is possible.

Our vision is to enable you to help yourself through access to information, services and benefits where appropriate.

Our objectives are for you to:

  • have access to the best rehabilitation services possible
  • have access to information on new technology, products and services
  • feel more involved and less isolated or alone
  • get equality and rights in all areas of your life; and
  • receive high-quality care, when and where you need it.

We are always happy to receive comments and feedback and will welcome suggestions for inclusion in the site. The Website is intended to help amputees and those with limb deficiency so, if there is any information you feel is missing that would benefit others, do please let us know.