2026
The Blesma News for 2026 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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New online hub helps lower limb amputees prepare for their first prosthetic appointment
14 August 2026
Lower limb amputees who would like to access information or support ahead of their first prosthetic appointment can now visit My Prosthetic Priorities – a new free online hub designed to help them feel informed, confident and prepared. It follows new research showing many UK lower-limb amputees are making this life-shaping decision without enough support, information or meaningful say. Of those surveyed, 72% felt they had littl
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Vote for Blesma Member Craig Wood in the Soldiering On Awards
21 July 2026
We're delighted to share that Blesma Member Craig Wood has been shortlisted for the Inspiration Award at the Soldiering On Awards 2026. Vote Here >>>
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Lexi set to tackle epic Tour de France climb
17 June 2026
Serial record breaker Lexi Chambers plans to hit some serious heights for her latest challenge – the ascent of an iconic stage of the Tour de France. Lexi, who holds seven world records for wheelchair endurance, will tackle the final 13.8km of Alpe d’Huez the day before the peloton takes on the legendary route in July.
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Magazine preserved for future generations
15 June 2026
A vital strand of Blesma history has been preserved thanks to local digital archives specialist Historic Records. The company, which converts printed and hand-written material to digital files, has transferred back issues of Blesma Magazine into online versions. The magazines are snapshots of the past and are now preserved in digital form for future generations who will be able to see the tremendous work Blesma does in supporting injured veterans Paul Nixon, a genealogy expert who set up Histori
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