Emma’s story as a Family Carer – “I was told ‘this is about you’, I wasn’t used to that” 1st November 16 “I wasn’t used to asking for help, not even from my family, but I knew I had to do something,” said Emma Joy-Staines, feeling increasingly desperate and exhausted...
Introduction: Who Gets Heard? When we talk about life as an amputee, the stories we see most often don’t reflect the full picture. The amputee community is diverse—across ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and life experience. Yet many voices remain underrepresented,...
Listen here to our newest podcast episode celebrating Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month: In this episode, Steel Bones, CEO and Co Founder, Emma Joy-Staines sits down with David Ball, a father, grandfather, and trustee of Headway Bristol, whose life experience...
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release A powerful new inaugural national campaign bringing together leading charities across the UK has launched this April to raise awareness of limb loss and limb difference and highlight the growing need for support. The Limb Loss and...
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,...
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...
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