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We know it can be so challenging to return to work following amputation.  Beyond the physical and emotional hurdles, many amputees encounter significant obstacles when re-entering the workforce or pursuing new career paths. So we are calling on professionals in...

Greetings, Steel Bones Adventurers! As we paddle into the heart of summer, the excitement for the Steel Bones Canoe Challenge is building up! Our recent training events have been a great success, and we’re thrilled to share the highlights and upcoming events with all...

STEEL BONES & ABLE 2 BE LAUNCH FITNESS CLUB FOR AMPUTEES IN NORWICH Steel Bones has launched a weekly fitness club in NORWICH in partnership with ABLE 2 BE, SPORT ENGLAND and IRWIN MITCHELL.   Thanks to the funding these sessions are free to ensure there are no...

A HUGE HUGE THANK YOU TO Anglia Translations Ltd for providing us with invaluable translations of our key posters - Clinic posters and Celebration Day.  These important documents will ensure that all those who need our services will know where to find us. We really...

Big thank you @Blatchford Ambassadors Chris & Denise Arthey who took time to spend with us and discuss their incredible experiences and survival how they have overcome huge trauma but also discuss with our attendees all they do and know about making clothing and...

Sudbury, June 20, 2024 — The Sudbury Canoe Club kicked off its training sessions for the highly anticipated Steel Bones Canoe Challenge with an eventful first day. Held on the the picturesque river stour, the session saw nine eager participants take to the water under...

Steel Bones Blog – June 2024 – Forbes Mutch Hiking Adventure (1) 31 May 2024 Jenny Mutch (Mant) walks 200 miles in aid of Steel Bones Hi, my name is Forbes Mutch and I’m sitting at the dining room table in our Hertfordshire home, looking out of the window and...

Thank you to everyone who has joined us throughout April and May at our many different meet ups and events from paintballing to picnic and coffee catch ups. We love seeing you all and are very grateful for you joining us as we love arranging these meet ups.  For all...

We have had a whole host of amazing fundraisers in the past month and are bowled over by all their efforts and amazing FUNDRAISING  Best of luck to everyone running the Lodon Marathon today - have fun stay safe and exspecially to the icnredible Richard Harding who has...

HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED TO OUR SURVEY. We received 181 responses in total and we have a winner for our £50 amazon gift card through our random number selctor, which w3as allocated as to the position your submitted the form. Well Done Doug for winning...

We are so excited about this year’s Celebration Day on the 21st July 2024! Don’t forget to register for free, places are filling up fast!  The day is completely FREE for the whole amputee community to come together whether you come with family, friends or on your own...

Please read below to find out more about the incredible Josephine Bridges who Founded Positive Bones, who provide funding for amputees and those with limb difference so that they can purchase specialist equipment, services and prosthetics that enable and empower them...

A special concert hosted by the awesome Newmarket Community Choir at our HQ, @theBeeches on 15th June buy your tickets here to enjoy their gorgeous music: https://buff.ly/3UV7w0H Thank you very much to the Choir for their support of Steel Bones as their Charity of the...

Exciting news, adventurers!  Gary and Wendy from Steel Bones recently paid a visit to Sudbury Canoe Club to prep for the upcoming Sudbury to the Sea challenge. And guess what? The preparations are shaping up nicely! We put our canoes to the test, and I'm thrilled to...

We hope you are having a fantastic week.  Huge welcome to all our new members.  We will be sending out a Bumper ENewsletter SOON but wanted to send a separate email dedicated to the NEW DRAFT specification for the NHS Prosthetic Service. You can read all about it...

We spent a memorable Good Friday in warrior gear paintballing.  We have first hand reviews coming shortly from participants to give you a good idea as to what it was like paintballing with prosthetics.  The place we went too, is fmailiar with wheelchairs attending too...

We are passionate about providing amputee families with the very best advice, tailored for their needs and so for the last 2/3 years, we have been trying to find the best model for providing amputee families with superb and tailored legal advice to them 121....