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Underrepresented Voices in the Amputee Community: Why Inclusion Matters More Than Ever
Introduction: Who Gets Heard? When we talk about life as an amputee, the stories we see most often don’t reflect the full picture. The amputee community is diverse—across ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and life experience. Yet many voices remain underrepresented,...
Stronger Together: What Our Members Are Telling Us
At Steel Bones, everything we do is shaped by the voices of our community. Recently, we asked our members how they’re feeling, what’s working, and where we can do more. The results remind us exactly why this work matters. Building Connection, Confidence and Community...
Latest research articles on Amputation and Rehabilitation in 2026
Knowledge is Power Click the links below to read the latest research on Amputee rehabilitation all released in 2026 The road to a new normal–A qualitative study on relatives' needs and roles in amputation rehabilitation KR Støvring, N Rottmann, A Rasmussen… -...
Holistic Healing
Holistic Healing for Amputees: Supporting Mind, Body and Beyond At Steel Bones, we know that healing after limb loss is about so much more than physical recovery. While prosthetics, physiotherapy, and medical care are vital, true rehabilitation is holistic—supporting...
National Alliance Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Across the UK
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release A powerful new inaugural national campaign bringing together leading charities across the UK has launched this April to raise awareness of limb loss and limb difference and highlight the growing need for support. The Limb Loss and...
Help improve prosthetic care for future amputees
Choosing a prosthetic device is one of the most important decisions a person with limb loss can make - yet studies show that many amputees don’t feel as involved in that decision as they’d like to be. We want to change that. We’re partnering with amputee-related...
New series of exercise videos, by amputees for amputees, just launched!
New series of exercise videos, by amputees for amputees, just launched! Completely free Evidence-based 10-minute videos Progresses from beginner to advanced Programme proven to increase participation in physical activity We are reaching out to like-minded...
Report: Major Amputations in England by Geograph
Analysis of NHS Finished Consultant Episodes Dataset Introduction This report analyses the dataset “Amputations by geography (suppressed)”, released following a Freedom of Information request. The dataset records Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs) in which a major...
12 Key Facts About Amputation in the UK
Here are 12 powerful, evidence-informed facts you can use in blogs, press releases or awareness campaigns: 1️⃣ Amputation is more common than many realise There are an estimated 60,000–70,000 people living with limb loss in the UK. 2️⃣ Over 12,000 major amputations in...
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