Amputee Family Spotlight with the Armishaw Family

Amputee Family Spotlight with the Armishaw Family

What’s your name, how old are you?   My name is Liz Armishaw+ people call me Pinky and I AM 47 years young in my head but feel like 147 in my body. Who lives with you and how old are they? Tell us a little bit about them?  I live with Sean my new husband of about a...
Is Inaccessible Housing Impacting your Family?

Is Inaccessible Housing Impacting your Family?

There has been a shortage of accessible social housing for years.  As we see more younger people ensuring amputations due to more skilful surgery and the rise of diabetes and sepsis, there are not enough homes to go around.  We are also aware there is a huge delay on...
BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL

We are sending big good luck wishes too all returning to school this week – to the children and parents.  We have loved seeing some fab photos and don’t forget to send yours in – let us know how it went. We know you will shine like stars and have so much fun with your...
Amputee Family Spotlight with Kate Elliott

Amputee Family Spotlight with Kate Elliott

Hi I’m Kate Elliott.  I’m a right above knee amputee with two teenage children ( both adopted) and a partner.  We’re both Head teachers so life is busy and frequently challenging! Lockdown has given us our share of new challenges, but I feel able to cope with most...