case studies - STEPS Rehabilitation

Sarah's Story: Elective Amputation Following an Accident at Work

Sarah, a mum to her young son, sustained extensive injuries to both legs in an accident at work in September 2024. Her dad, Neil, who worked at the same site, was called to the scene in the immediate aftermath. He has supported Sarah throughout her recovery and continues to help her and her son at […]

Residential Amputee Rehabilitation Following a Below-Knee Amputation: Dave's Story

Dave was working as an emergency offshore medic on construction vessels when a road traffic collision, which was not his fault, led to a life-changing injury. Dave's case shows how early collaboration between all parties can secure intensive rehabilitation as quickly as possible following a catastrophic accident, supporting a client to reach their full potential […]

Integrated Residential Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Provision at STEPS – Sharon’s Story

Sharon, a 54‑year‑old teaching assistant from a village primary school in North Yorkshire, lived a busy and active life before her accident. She balanced full‑time work with caring for her mother, walking her dog, and enjoying regular long‑distance hikes, including climbing Ben Nevis to celebrate her 50th birthday. On 17th April 2024, Sharon was involved […]

A Forever Home and a New Beginning: Dr Ed Hudson’s Journey Beyond Rehabilitation

When Dr Ed Hudson was involved in a road traffic collision in 2018, he was 23, living with his best friend and working as a newly qualified doctor at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. He had been cycling to work when a car pulled out in front of him. The low-speed impact caused a […]

Brendan’s Story – Motocross Accident Resulting in an incomplete C2 Spinal Cord Injury and Polytrauma.

Life Before the Accident At 55, Brendan was living a full and busy life. Alongside running two successful businesses with his wife, he enjoyed an active lifestyle - motocross, snowboarding, mountain biking, and outdoor adventures with his dogs. With his children nearly grown, he had time to dedicate to personal hobbies and family. The Accident […]

Dr Ed Hudson's Story Seven Years On From His Spinal Cord Injury

Dr. Ed Hudson was just 23 years old when he was knocked off his bike by a motorist on a suburban street in Nottingham in February 2018. A newly qualified Doctor of 8 months, he was on his way to work in general surgery at Nottingham University Hospital. Despite the low-speed collision being relatively minor, […]

Lisa’s Story – Road Traffic Collision Resulting in Traumatic Above-Knee Amputation and Complex Orthopaedic Trauma

Lisa’s Life Before the Accident Before her accident, Lisa was a senior manager in the NHS with a highly active lifestyle and a particular passion for long-distance running. She was training for the London Marathon with a friend, running three to four times a week—often getting up at 5:30 am to fit in her runs […]

Ruby’s Story – Road Traffic Accident Resulting in an Above-Knee Amputation and Complex Orthopaedic Injuries

Ruby Flanagan, aged 25, experienced a life-changing road traffic accident. At the time, Ruby was a dedicated nurse working on the colorectal ward, with four years of professional experience, and a mother to her six-month-old son, Leon. Ruby, who lives in Wallasey with Leon, began her rehabilitation journey in May 2022. We visited her again […]

Andy’s Story – Road Traffic Accident Resulting in an Above-Knee Amputation

Life Before the Accident On 29th November 2019, while travelling home on his motorbike to meet his wife, Andy Pearson (aged 49) was involved in a road traffic accident. He sustained several serious injuries, including an above-knee amputation on his right leg, a traumatic brain injury, a left brachial plexus injury, a paralysed left arm, […]

Ben’s Story – Road traffic accident, resulting in spinal cord injury

At the age of 22, Ben Jones had already achieved a successful career as a scaffolder. It was a job he enjoyed, as he was always a lover of the outdoors and sports, though he did admit it was “heavy” at the best of times. However, on the 12th of June 2021, he sustained […]

Angela's Story - Spinal Cord Injury following a road traffic accident.

Angela was 27 years old when in January 2020 she was involved in a road traffic accident causing her to sustain an incomplete spinal cord injury (C2 ASIA D Tetraplegia). At the time of the accident, Angela was working as an accountant.

Arfon’s Story – Spinal Surgery resulting in Spinal Cord Injury

Arfon Hardy sustained a life changing spinal cord injury as the result of complications of laminectomy surgery. Although a laminectomy is a common surgery, it is a major surgery with significant risks and potential complications. Prior to his injury, Arfon had had a successful career in catering in the merchant navy. He enjoyed his job and loved being […]

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