Prosthetics patient information

Patient leaflets

• Lower limb amputation - information for patients (pdf)
  
• Transtibial prosthesis - information for patients (pdf)
  
• Transfemoral prosthesis - information for patients (pdf)
  
• Information for the public about physiotherapy following amputation of a lower limb (pdf) - bacpar.csp.org.uk
  

Psychological support

Your GP may offer psychosocial support with their practice or be able to refer you for support elsewhere.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford Health provides community and mental health support throughout Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and BaNES.

www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Samaritans

When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. Whoever you are and whatever you’re facing, they won’t judge you or tell you what to do. They’re here to listen so you don’t have to face it alone.

Call free on 116 123 / email jo@samaritans.org

www.samaritans.org

Oxfordshire Mind

www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk

Physical activity and health

We work with a number of external organisations that promote physical activity and health and wellbeing.

LimbPower

LimbPower is a national charity and National Disability Sports Organisation (NDSO) established to engage amputees and individuals with limb impairments in physical activity, sport and the arts to improve their quality of life and to aid lifelong physical, psychological and social rehabilitation. 

• limbpower.com
• LimbPower resources

Here for Health

www.ouh.nhs.uk/HereforHealth

Activities in Oxfordshire

• Community Physical Activities
  
• Disability Accessible Activities