Steel Bones Amputee Spotlight Blogs
Amputee Spotlight with Allison Friday
Allison Friday is a woman who became a quadruple amputee after a severe meningitis infection led to sepsis in 2020, resulting in the loss of her arms below the elbow and legs below the knee, but she has shown incredible resilience, focusing on recovery,...
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...
Family Spotlight with the Phelps Family
What’s your name and age? Colin Phelps age 56 Who lives with you and how old are they? Tell us a little about them—their favourite colours or hobbies! My Wife’s name is Sharon, and she is my full-time career here favourite colour is Red and hobbies are bingo...
Become a Steel Bones Family Mentor – Change Lives, One Conversation at a Time
Steel Bones is a UK charity supporting amputees and their families. Every week, more families join our community seeking guidance, reassurance, and practical support after limb loss. Our Family Mentors are the heart of this work. They’ve been there, understand the...
Huge welcome to Ian – Our newest team member
HUGE WELCOME TO IAN – OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER What’s your name and your new role at the charity? Ian Wood (Diversity Manager) Where are you based, and where do you call home? I live and am based in Sidcup, South East London. What are you most excited about in working...
Why Family Mentors Are the Beating Heart of Amputee Support
When someone becomes an amputee, the physical operation is only the beginning of their journey. The real challenge begins after hospital discharge, when many are left sitting at home with unanswered questions, a pile of benefit forms, and a future that feels...
How Steel Bones Inspired Me to Swim Again – 10 Years After Losing My Leg
Last weekend, I did something I haven't done in over a decade. Something that, despite all I’ve achieved, I’d quietly avoided. I went swimming — in public — with dozens of children around. But before I tell you about that moment, let me take you back to where the...
PODCAST LAUNCHES
STEEL BONES presents THE AMPUTEE POD DISCUSSING EVERYTHING TO DO WITH: LIVING LIFE AS AN AMPUTEE LIFE STORIES GUEST SPEAKERS EXPERT ADVICE HOT TOPICS AND SO MUCH MORE Click here: https://dashboard.rss.com/podcasts/the-steel-bones-amputee-pod-pod1/ or you can listen...
Family Spotlight with John
We are delighted to introduce you to the latest member of our team - John Whitman who will be coordinating our local meet ups, supporting the meet ups teams and planning some awesome events and activities for us all. here's a little but about John: Hi My name is John...
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