UK Voluntary SUPPORT GROUPS
– AIM, Amputation Inspiration and Motivation (North West England) – Jackie Aim Palmer
– Cambridge and Norwich Steel Bones Prosthetic Clubs: Leigh Joy-Staines and Colin Phelps
– Manchester Amputee Fitness Initiative (Manfit) – Margaret Tyson
– Manchester Prosthetic Users’ Association (Greater Manchester & those attending the SACM) – Richard Zacharzewski
– Newcastle Amputees (Northumberland) – Gordon Sanderson
– West Midlands Amputee Support Group – Sharon Felton and Sharon Mason Roberts
– Wrexham Limb Service Support Group – Belinda Spink
– STEP UP LUTON – Andy Mann
– FACTS Northampton (For Amputees Care Team Support) – Doug Draper
– OPUS – Orthotic and Prosthetic Users (RNOH) – Sandra Staffiero
Scotland: Finding Your Feet
FACEBOOK GROUPS
– Amps & Carers UK – Chris Barker
– Amputee Friends UK – Gracie Matthews, Lindsey Guilbert, Clair Louise Smith, Lou Venita
– Amputee Shoe Swap – Sally Austin
– Arm Amputees – Rob Mitchell
– Armless Amputees – Pinky Wright
– Fitamputee – James Roberts
– Manchester Amputee Fitness Initiative (Manfit) – Margaret Tyson
– Never Stumped for Family – Jamie Gane
– NHS Prosthetic Users – Kiera Roche & Gwyneth Price
– No LIMBits – Leslie Lawrie
– Nottingham Amputee Page – Allyson Irvine
– Pace Rehabilitation Group – Scott Richardson
Standing Together and Holding on – Claire Holliday
– UK amputees – Ricky Cahill
Global Facebook Groups
This info is taken from the fantastic Amputee Sense’ host, Susan Lane. Just wanted to share a few other Small Groups, That have similar of basic philosophy with different types of support to offer in different Locations. Education is key and knowledge is power!
Amputee Sense
Susan Lane, Daniel Waters, Christine Caron& David Gurney
https://www.facebook.com/groups/191586441326369/?ref=share
Amputees of North Georgia
Richard C Majors & Tina Hutfles Majors
https://www.facebook.com/groups/309588626143540/?ref=share
Amputee of North Western Ontario- Canada
Kays Torbiak & Susan Lane
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1577098445743913/?ref=share
Amp* Unity- Canada
Andrea Swallow &Julie Fanucchi
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1972527182985891/?ref=share
The Quad Squad -Based in Australia
Korrin Barrett & Mandy McCraken
For all Quad’s worldwide
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1668147243429706/?ref=share
My Handicapable Life -a variety of disabilities and a lot of humor!
Kevin A Moss & Tara Sauls
https://www.facebook.com/groups/323772525152788/?ref=share
Amputee workouts with Kay Torbiak
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168533679964765/?ref=share
Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for Amputees
James Murray
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1159590187420906/?ref=share
Skills for life: Bilateral Upper Limb Loss Workshop
Shawn Swanson Johnson & Henry Barnaby III
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillsForLife.BULLWorkshop/?ref=share
Simply Sepsis a Global Initiative
Clare Hale & Co.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003914009660271/?ref=share
Absolutely Motivated- non-Amputee, for a little pick me up!
Abbie Wirick
https://www.facebook.com/groups/absolutelymotivating/?ref=share
My name is Kim I live in Acomb outside of hexham. I am looking for a support group for me and my mam. My dad is currently in hospital and has just had surgery to try and save his leg, sadly they couldn’t. Please could you help me find a group for us to attend.
Yes absolutely have you registered for one of our support packs? https://steelbone.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ff7e5fd608a2a244b5d69a25f&id=65df989d78 we can then get you the info you need 🙂
I am a left below knee leg amputee and only have 2 toes left on other foot I’m trying to find out if theres any help or guidance or a exercise class in lowestoft that I could attend to strengthen my legs and body as I use to attend a class but it has closed after covid
I’m 58