West Midlands Amputee Support Group

Welcome

The West Midlands Amputee Support Group provides information and support to the limb-loss community within the West Midlands. We aim to support people of all ages and backgrounds through a variety of support meetings and social activities. We offer support to individuals of any age, whether they are about to have an amputation or are already living with congenital or acquired limb-loss and we offer assistance and...

Introduction

My name is Paul Felton, from Willenhall, and i have had my left leg removed below the knee in February 2013 after my ankle was crushed in a fall in April 2011 and multiple infections prevented it from heeling. Concerned by the lack of support and help available to amputees in the region, i decided to turn what happened into a positive and setup the West Midlands Amputee Support Group to help people talk about their...

About Us

If you are a amputee or are about to become an amputee you may want to chat or share your experiences with others or just attend our weekly social family meeting. We can offer advice with most issues and put you in touch with the right people, area’s which include: Peer Support Home Adaptation Benefit Issues Legal Issues Sport Recreation Transport Issues Back to Work Daily Living Issues Be a member of the...

Support

Awareness about limb loss prevention ensures amputees have a voice in their ability to live full thriving lives. Whether you or a friend of family member is facing amputation/limb loss, our support group offers several ways to find useful information, support and encouragement when you need it most. Receiving support from someone who has successfully gone through the similar life changing event can be a turning...