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Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Diabetes: what to be aware of
17 May 2021
Amputations are on the increase due to diabetes. A significant number of Blesma Members living with limb loss have diabetes, and this was either the primary cause or a major factor in them having amputation surgery. A recent study highlighted that the large numbers of military personnel becoming amputees through conflict or other military activity is massively outweighed by the number of veterans who have amputations due to conditions such as diabetes. Statistically however, veterans were at no more risk than the rest of the population matched for age, gender
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Blesma paves the way for driveway renovation
15 May 2021
After moving house two years ago, Jack Otter was saving to renovate his “depressing” driveway. But when the quotes he received were all more than £23,000, he approached Blesma for support. “The driveway had been a mess for a while,” said Jack, who lost both his legs and his left arm above the elbow in an IED attack in 2009. Jack's driveway was 'depressing&
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"He taught me that anything is possible"
13 May 2021
A teenager is fundraising in memory of former Lance Corporal David Timmins, who inspired her to follow her dream when the pair met during a Camps International project in 2019. Amy Dunton, 17, from Middlesbrough, met David in Borneo when they were both volunteering with Camps International. David, along with fellow Blesma Member Ben Ayres, was mentoring teenagers during the month-long expedition. “David and Ben spoke to many students about their lives, careers in the Forces, Blesma and lots more, and were a true inspiration to me,” said Amy, who is join
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Annual Report printing error
11 May 2021
Dear Blesma Members, We hope this message finds you safe and well. You should now have received your copy of Blesma’s Trustees Annual report, which we hope you will find clear and informative. We would also like to make you aware of an error in the printing of envelopes used to dispatch this document. Due to a clerical error during distribution, the names on the envelopes may be incorrect. The mailing house are aware of this and are investigating. Please keep the copy of the report you have received and accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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