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Mar 24

​News Release - LimbPower goes Virtual

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Tuesday 24th March 2020

Due to the ongoing public health issue caused by the Corona Virus (COVID-19) LimbPower have been required to make some incredibly difficult decisions including postponing all of our participation…

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Mar 23

​Corona Virus Update from Sport England 16th March 2020

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 23rd March 2020

More and more of us are spending time at home and thinking about other ways of being active. Official advice recommends against non-essential contact and all unnecessary travel – including working…

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Oct 27

Kiera Roche has been included in the Disability Power List 100, for the second year running.

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Sunday 27th October 2019

Kiera Roche, from LimbPower, known for her work of improving the lives of individuals with an amputation or limb difference was announced as one of the most influential people with a disability in the…

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Oct 27

LimbPower create new player pathway resource to increase engagement in activity

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Sunday 27th October 2019

The new Player Pathway resource for athletes and non-athletes with a limb Impairment produced by LimbPower (with support from Sport England’s Inclusive Sport Fund and the Activity Alliance), answers…

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Oct 19

Amputee’s reach for the sky and settle for the top of the World!

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Saturday 19th October 2019

On Wednesday 2nd October a team of 21 people set off on the challenge of a lifetime to climb Kilimanjaro the World’s largest free-standing Mountain. This inspiring team included eight amputees (four…

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Oct 01

LimbPower Newsletter

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Tuesday 1st October 2019

LimbPower Autumn Newsletter

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Jul 08

One man…One wheelchair…30 marathons…30 days

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 8th July 2019

This Saturday three times HBSA Disabled Sportsperson of the Year David Williamson will complete his most ambitious challenge yet - an incredible 30 marathons in 30 days! Portsmouth-based David (40)…

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Jul 08

Rise in children using sports prosthetics in PE sees charity develop guidance for schools

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 8th July 2019

Published: Monday, June 10, 2019 Two charities have responded to a high number of schools asking for more support to make their PE lessons and activities inclusive for children using sports…

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Jul 08

David’s ultimate challenge - 30 marathons in 30 days

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 8th July 2019

This month three times HBSA Disabled Sportsperson of the Year David Williamson will be attempting his most ambitious challenge yet - an incredible 30 marathons in 30 days! Portsmouth-based David…

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Mar 25

LimbPower Games Press Release

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 25th March 2019

On 6-7 April, Stoke Mandeville Stadium will host the 2019 LimbPower Games. This event is the highlight of the year for many amputees and individuals with limb difference, who are looking to discover…

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Recent Posts

The 2022 LimbPower Games takes place this weekend at Stoke Mandeville Stadium
Amazing Ellie Challis joins National Badminton player Meva Singh Dhesi
Relaxing day had by all at the WheelPower Healthy Living Day
Exmoor Costal Trek
Anoushé Husain climbs 374m one-handed: "The impossible is still possible"By Eleonora Pilastro Published 23 May 2022
​Prosthetic industry unites to support ‘One of Their Own’ and complete the treatment circle.
IBSA World Games 2023 are on the way to Birmingham
LimbPower Games and LimbPower Junior Games
Recruiting for a National Sports Development Officer
Spring into Action! - LimbPower's supercharged 'virtual event' for all the family is taking place throughout April.
LimbPower Games and Exercise Multisport Event
​Press release - New guidelines to support disabled children to be more active
New Top Tips for Cycling- a new infographic for limb difference children.
new reVAMP Fitness and Nutrition Programme for Amputees starting again in January 2022
Beyond Boundaries online workshop
Adaptive Fitness Fun for Upper Limb Amputees
reVAMP Fitness and Nutrition programmes - series three for upper limb amputees
New Series of Adaptive Fitness Fun Videos for Upper Limb Amputees
Let’s get everyone dancing!
Sport in Mind launches self-help journal to address mental health
Sport England funds development of participation in sport amongst people with sight loss
Spring into Action! - LimbPower's supercharged 'virtual event' taking place throughout May and June
Say Property donates £1,000 to LimbPower
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
April is Limb Loss & Limb difference Awareness Month
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: The impact of sport for people with cerebral palsy
Para Dance UK in Partnership with LimbPower Launches a series of Virtual Dance Classes
Activity Alliance Annual Disability and Activity Survey 2020-21 - social support
​WheelPower release 10 NEW Inclusive Workouts for Young Disabled People during Lockdown
British amputee charities join forces to celebrate European Limb Loss Day and the International Day for Persons with a Disability
CP Sport and LimbPower launch part 3 of the Virtual Challenge Series
Physical Impairment NDSO Resource document - our collective response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Press Release - Issued by the National Disability Sports Organisations
ukactive launches the Great British Week of Sport
Virtual Challenge Series to encourage community members to keep moving
#ActiveAugust – Encouraging amputees and individuals with limb difference to get active and improve their physical and mental health
Press Release - Physical impairment NDSOs launch the Virtual Challenge Series to encourage community members to keep moving
Let’s deliver an inclusive return to play!
LimbPower Launches Online Fitness Sessions for Kids!
LimbPower launches new fitness and wellbeing resources
​News Release - LimbPower goes Virtual
​Corona Virus Update from Sport England 16th March 2020
Kiera Roche has been included in the Disability Power List 100, for the second year running.
LimbPower create new player pathway resource to increase engagement in activity
Amputee’s reach for the sky and settle for the top of the World!
LimbPower Newsletter
One man…One wheelchair…30 marathons…30 days
Rise in children using sports prosthetics in PE sees charity develop guidance for schools
David’s ultimate challenge - 30 marathons in 30 days
LimbPower Games Press Release
LimbPower's Equality and Diversity Statement
Kiera Roche is included in the Disability Power 100 list 2018
The Activity Trap: Benefits or being fit?
LimbPower offers multisport event for children and adults in Manchester
NEXT GENERATION OF DISABLED CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN SPORTS PROSTHETICS
LimbPower and partners secure crucial funding to create Limbformation a website for children and families with limb difference.
LimbPower launch a dance event with Para Dance UK
Fundamental Skills Workshop 18th February 2018, Loughborough University, High Performance Athletics Centre Teaching skills for activity and skills for life.
Paralympian Scott Moorhouse Cycles Britain to raise funds for National Disability Sports Charity LimbPower #ScottMoorhouseCyclesBritain
​Make volunteering in sport more appealing for disabled people, new research finds
I Can, You Can, We Can Campaign
​New video educates schools on delivering inclusive opportunities for disabled children
Paralympian becomes charity patron for LimbPower
Job Advert - Advisor –South West Area
​BBS Have a Go Day Newcastle Friday 27th October
News Release - LimbPower offers double sporting fun for young people in 2017
#GetMoving–Celebrating Limb Loss Awareness Month
The Children’s Activity Prosthetic Fund will have supplied around 70 children with activity limbs by the end of this month
News Release - LimbPower offers double sporting fun for young people in 2017
News Release - LimbPower launches new series of multi-sport events
Research reveals demand for more opportunities for people with limb impairments to be active
Next generation given the chance to become future Paralympians with new NHS sports prostheses
I Can...Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebrating Inclusivity and limb difference
Josh's #LifeBeyondInjury story - A spinal injury and limb loss case
Department of Health Announces Funding For Children’s Prosthetics - Blatchford
Carly Bauert joins LimbPower as the Children's Prosthetic Coordinator
​Three times Ironman competitor Danny Green selected as Together We Will ambassador
LimbPower Ambassador Andrew Lewis is going for Gold
​#Together We Will: ‘Climbing works for my body’
Julie Rogers becomes one of the fastest female Paralympic sprinters in the UK!
Ottobock, the Official Prosthetic, Orthotic and Wheelchair Technical Service Provider to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games partner with LimbPower for the Junior Games
Sailability Survey
Below Knee Amputee Mark Pattenden Will Handcycle 26 Miles To Raise Funds LimbPower
Together We Will... get healthier
Double Amputee David Williamson Will Push Himself 26 Miles To Raise Funds LimbPower
Coast to Coast Cycle Ride
Why Sailability Windsurfing Is Booming
“Don’t Quit, Do It” – Supporting Disability Sport
EFDS takes a look at an A-Z of accessible sporting opportunities.
LimbPower. welcome the news that the Chancellor has found £500,000 to be spent on new “child sports prosthetics” .
Uncovering the Social Value of Sport.
​Swim Wales Launch Para-Swimming Recruitment Campaign – “Operation Tokyo 2020”
Predicting resilience and post traumatic growth following experiences of life trauma
Four Tribal Series events will take place in 2016, with rules and regulations to ensure everybody can take part.
Active Beyond Education Research
Sport, physical activity and disabled people– national Level 2 Award in Programming and Supervising Exercise with disabled clients
LImbPower announce the 2016 LimbPower Games on 21st-22nd May

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