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2026

The Blesma News for 2026 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans. 

  • National Alliance Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Across the UK

    amputee showing his prothtetic     18 March 2026

    A powerful new 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 Limb Difference Alliance — a collaboration between organisations including Reach, Finding Your Feet, LimbPower, Steel Bones, Amputation Foundation and Blesma — is leading a co

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  • Limb Loss and Limb Difference Community to Gather in Parliament for First Time in Over a Decade

    Blesma Members, amputees on the riverside     18 March 2026

    The UK’s limb loss and limb difference community will come together in Parliament on 29 April to raise awareness of the growing number of people affected and the urgent need to strengthen support and prosthetic services nationwide. The event — the first of its kind in over a decade — takes place during Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and will bring together charities, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience from across the country.

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  • Join Blesma’s Board of Trustees

    Blesma     27 February 2026

    Members are invited to nominate Members to become Blesma Trustees if they so wish. There is currently one Member Trustee who intends to retire at this AGM and two who will stand for re-election. Additionally, there is one Non-Member Trustee seeking re-election and one Non-Member resignation. Submit a nomination If you wish to nominate a candidate, please click the button below and complete the online form before midday on Friday 27 March 2026.  You will

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  • Building Chopper out of Timber is Perfect Project for Kieran Wood

    Blesma Member is constructing a wooden helicopter     14 February 2026

    Member Kieran Wood is part of a team that has constructed a wooden helicopter at a scheme that helps veterans and their families through practical projects. Kieran, who served with the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, is a regular at Dig In in Preston, and was at the centre of the helicopter project which took three months to complete. “It is fantastic to go there every week and work with other veterans – I really enjoy going,” said Kieran, who suffered life-changing brain injurie

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