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Ruby’s Story – Road traffic accident, resulting in orthopaedic injuries and a leg amputation

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 […]

23rd Nov

Mike's Story – Motorcycle accident, resulting in an upper limb amputation and brain injury.

Mike Howarth suffered a life changing upper limb amputation and brain injury when he was knocked from his motorbike on August 2nd 2019. He was an experienced motorcyclist and had ridden for over 30 years. Prior to his accident, Mike had built up a successful business and was working as a business improvement and strategy […]

27th Sep

Christian’s Story – Road Traffic Accident resulting in a Below Knee Amputation.

Christian suffered a life-changing injury when he was hit by a car, whilst riding his motorbike to work in August 2020, just 14 days after his 25th birthday. The accident resulted in him needing an elective below knee amputation. This case study, written and filmed in April 2021, provides an account of his rehabilitation journey […]

6th Apr

Yvonne's Story - Rehabilitation following a stroke.

Yvonne was an active 83 year old living independently in her own home, enjoying walking, golf and a good social life in Cumbria. She had just enjoyed a weekend in Edinburgh with her daughter Clare and was due to be spending the day with her 2 younger sisters which she did every Wednesday. They had […]

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