Legal Careers & Advice Blogs
Employment After Limb Loss: The Hidden Barriers and Why Career Support Matters
For many people, returning to work after limb loss is about far more than finding a job. It is often a journey of rebuilding confidence, rediscovering purpose, and navigating significant physical and psychological challenges. Over the past year, Steel Bones has a...
Li’s Testimonial for Steel Bones Career Guidance Service
When I saw the Careers Guidance service listed on the Steel Bones website, I was nearly ten years out of paid employment. Most of those ten years had been dedicated to recovering my physical and mental health after a traumatic limb loss, a second elective amputation...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN AMPUTEE WORLD
We are sending huge respect to our amazing member Walid. During #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour journeys like his Walid Saleh – from Sudan, overcame amputation, now training in the UK for the Paralympics and helping others. Walid completed his Prosthetics course and is...
Personal Health Care Plans for Amputees: A Practical Guide
Losing a limb changes a lot—how you move, work, socialise, and manage your health day-to-day. A personal health care plan turns all of that into a clear, shared roadmap: what matters to you, what you’re aiming for, who’s on your team, and exactly how you’ll get...
Living Well After Amputation: A Practical Guide
Life after amputation isn’t a straight line. It’s a series of small, brave steps—some forward, some sideways—with plenty of learning along the way. This guide pulls together what most people ask us about: pain, mobility, stump care, prosthetics, mental health,...
DIGITAL INCLUSION COURSE WEEKLY SESSION LINKS
DIGITAL INCLUSION COURSE WEEKLY SESSION LINKS. Week 1, The Basics: https://youtu.be/7wxA9gDM1Is Week 2, Word and Excel: https://youtu.be/VAtDMo2luN4 Week 3, The Internet and your emails: https://youtu.be/B6FCOIoDShI Week 4, Cyber Security with Suffolk...
Adaptation Suggestions for Amputee Employees
Physical & Environmental Adaptations Accessible Entrances & Exits Ramps or level access Automatic doors Wider doorways for wheelchair or prosthetic users Adapted Workstations Height-adjustable desks Ergonomic chairs or standing desks Footrests or leg supports...
Supporting Amputee Employees in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just good practice — it’s good business. For amputees, returning to or starting work can be a powerful step toward independence, purpose, and stability. As an employer, you play a key role in making that journey a positive one....
Steel Bones – Frequently Asked Questions for Amputees
Q: How can I join Steel Bones? A: You can register online through our website or get in touch with one of our team members who can help you complete the registration form: https://database.steelbone.co.uk/register Q: Is there a cost to join Steel Bones? A: No, all of...