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Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Blesma campaign secures Headley Court clinic for veterans and serving personnel
4 May 2016
Headley Court will now treat veterans who suffer from amputation-related medical issues as a result of recent operations. Eligible injured veterans will be able to receive the supply, maintenance and repair of prosthetics, and will be able to benefit from assessments, physiotherapy, counselling and mental health support The announcement, which comes as hundreds of injured veterans are competing at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, also means they have access to help from staff who have more than a decade of experience in managing the rehabilitation of complex trauma inju
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Invictus Games Athlete - Nerys Pearce
2 May 2016
Ahead of the 2016 Invictus Games Nerys talks about how sport and the Blesma activities programme helped her come to terms with her injury. Tell us about your life before your accident…I always wanted to be in the military, and I joined the Army as a Combat Paramedic in 2004. It was amazing. I had some great experiences, such as kayaking in Bavaria and skiing in Austria. But in 2008, back in the UK, I was on a motorbike when a car reversed off a kerb and went right over me. I was paralysed from the chest down. It took you a long time to recover, mental
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West End play rounds off successful week for Blesma Members and supporters
29 April 2016
As we look forward to the Bank Holiday and well-earned break here at Blesma Chadwell Heath, we reflect on what’s been a very successful week across a variety of events. Last weekend saw 23 Team Blesma runners at the Virgin London Marathon. It was an excellent effort all-round with every team member completing the 26.2 mile course ably supported by friends, family and members of staff from Chadwell Heath. In the mix of runners were Members Glynn McNary, Stuart Pearson and Stuart Croxford. The day was a huge success with almost £40,000 being r
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Blesma needs you for TfL collections!
27 April 2016
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is looking for volunteers to assist with collecting donations at major London stations during the annual fundraising initiative ‘Blesma Week’. We need volunteers for the following dates and locations between 0700 and 1900hrs: Monday 06 June – London Liverpool Street station Tuesday 07 June – London Bridge station Wednesday 08 June – Canary Wharf station Thursday 09 June – Kings Cross station Friday 10 June – Stratford East station Shifts are flexible and last two
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