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Jun 26

Coast to Coast Cycle Ride

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Sunday 26th June 2016

It's the last day of the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge and our team have set off for the final time. There have been hills, lots of hills, descents, rain, wind and sunshine, but mostly there has been…

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May 26
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Why Sailability Windsurfing Is Booming

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Thursday 26th May 2016

Windsurfing is an increasingly popular pastime for many people with disabilities. With no need for special adaptations or costly equipment, it’s easier than you think to get out on the water. Just as…

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May 25

“Don’t Quit, Do It” – Supporting Disability Sport

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Wednesday 25th May 2016

​Disability sport can play a key role in rehabilitation and recovery for someone who has suffered life-changing injuries. With our campaign "Don't Quit, Do It", we want to highlight the ways people…

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Mar 31

EFDS takes a look at an A-Z of accessible sporting opportunities.

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Thursday 31st March 2016

EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year.

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Mar 16

LimbPower. welcome the news that the Chancellor has found £500,000 to be spent on new “child sports prosthetics” .

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Wednesday 16th March 2016

LimbPower. welcome the news that the Chancellor has found £500,000 to be spent on new “child sports prosthetics” to allow 500 amputee children to run or swim. Another £1million will fund development…

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Feb 19

Uncovering the Social Value of Sport.

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Friday 19th February 2016

New report from the Sport and Recreation Alliance Uncovering the Social Value of Sport.

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Feb 13

​Swim Wales Launch Para-Swimming Recruitment Campaign – “Operation Tokyo 2020”

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Saturday 13th February 2016

Swim Wales are launching a recruitment campaign to identify swimmers for Para-Swimming. Para-Swimming is the competitive pathway for swimmers classified with a physical, visual or intellectual…

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Feb 13

Predicting resilience and post traumatic growth following experiences of life trauma

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Saturday 13th February 2016

PREDICTING RESILIENCE AND POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES OF LIFE TRAUMA This is a Research Study, supervised by the Department of Psychology and Counselling, University of Greenwich, and…

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Feb 10

Four Tribal Series events will take place in 2016, with rules and regulations to ensure everybody can take part.

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Wednesday 10th February 2016

There will be two Para Tris to coincide with the debut of paratriathlon as a Paralympic sport at Rio 2016 – Para Tri South returns to Dorney Lake in Windsor on 7th August, Para Tri  North will be held…

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Feb 04

Active Beyond Education Research

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Thursday 4th February 2016

LimbPower along with the other National Disability Sport Organisations commissioned the FEDS to conduct some research called Active Beyond Education? This research explores young disabled people’s…

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Recent Posts

#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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