Amputees

a split screen of a man in a wheel chair in the outdoors.

Double amputee inspires wheelchair users to get outdoors

Former soldier Rick Clement who lost both his legs in Afghanistan 16 years ago wants to show others with disabilities they can still explore and enjoy the outdoors.

5 days ago

6 days ago

Rick Clement, who is in a wheelchair, is smiling at the camera in the middle of a field.

'Improvise, adapt and overcome', says veteran who lost both legs in IED blast

Rick Clement woke up in hospital three weeks after standing on an IED in May 2012 in Afghanistan.

6 days ago

21 Aug 2026

Daniel Thomas and Albie-Junior standing at the peak of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon. An orange and pink sunset can be seen in the horizon. They are both smiling and looking at the camera.

Amputee, 9, completes Three Peaks in under 24 hours

Albie-Junior Thomas was born without a fibula in his left leg, leading to his foot being removed at 15 months.

21 Aug 2026

A young boy in a pink t-shirt is standing at the peak of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon. An organe and pink sunset can be seen in the horizon.

'Superhero' boy, 9, with amputated foot completes Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours

Albie-Junior Thomas was born without a fibula in his left leg, leading to his foot being removed at 15 months.

21 Aug 2026

11 Aug 2026

James Smith, a man in a wheelchair, is sat in the open front door of his flat at the top of a flight of stairs. The stairs are open stairs - so there is space between each one - and a wooden handrail is to the right.

Double amputee 'prisoner' in flat without lift

Without a lift to access his top-floor Plymouth flat, James Smith may be stuck in an emergency.

11 Aug 2026

23 Jul 2026

Simon, sitting on the beach with his shirt off after completing the swim

Double amputee veteran swims across the Solent

Simon Harmer lost both of his legs while serving as a combat medic in Afghanistan.

23 Jul 2026

20 Jul 2026

A woman in a white t-shirt with prosthetic limbs walks over a pelican crossing flanked by two women. One is wearing a pink shirt and jeans, and the other on the right is wearing black trousers and an orange and blue hi-vis jacket

Woman's first steps since losing hands and feet

Manjit Sangha walks in public for the first time as she visits colleagues in Stafford.

20 Jul 2026

8 Jul 2026

Two men with prosthetic limbs shake hands.

New prosthetics centre to give amputees hope

The facility was opened on Tuesday by Lord Craig Mackinlay and Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar.

8 Jul 2026

30 Jun 2026

Dáibhin McConnell-Mailey, a four-year-old boy with short, blond hair, smiles at the camera while sitting in a wheelchair. He has red sunglasses on.

'I love my superhero legs', says boy who 'inspires everyone around him'

The school says the young double amputee's courage and positivity has "inspired everyone".

30 Jun 2026