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Bellow I have put together a list of some amputee charities that you might find useful. I have tried to include charities that are providing services for different areas, such as family support, equipment funding, peer support, etc.  I will continue to add to this list over time. If you know of a charity that may help someone feel free to drop me an email, here on the contact page and I will get it added.    Day One Trauma Support  Location – UK “Day One are a national charity supporting people affected by major trauma. They provide practical and emotional support, alongside NHS clinicalRead More →

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One problem I have come across since getting a prosthetic that has a vacuum suspension system is if you have any air gaps your pump constantly buzzes away trying to keep the pressure up. New sleeves are also ridiculously expensive, either at a cost to the NHS or to you if you get your prosthetics privately. Sometimes this problem can be solved by just taking off your sleeve and rearranging it a bit when you put it back on. Most of the time though it will be because you have a tiny hole in your sleeve. This might be general wear and tear but probablyRead More →