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,...
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Winter always has that sneaky way of arriving before anyone’s ready for it. One moment you’re squeezing in those last mild evenings, and the next you’re stacking blankets and wondering if the thermostat really needs to go up again.For amputees, winter can bring an...
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...
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,...
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...
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