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Feb 16

​Press release - New guidelines to support disabled children to be more active

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Wednesday 16th February 2022

UK's Chief Medical Officers publish first ever guidelines on physical activity for disabled children and young people. New guidelines to support disabled children and young people to be more active…

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Feb 02

New Top Tips for Cycling- a new infographic for limb difference children.

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Wednesday 2nd February 2022

LimbPower and British Cycling announce a new infographic to support children and young people with limb difference to engage in cycling.

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Jan 07

new reVAMP Fitness and Nutrition Programme for Amputees starting again in January 2022

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Friday 7th January 2022

A life-changing fitness and nutritional programme created to support amputees and individuals with limb difference with a unique 12-week course of adapted challenging exercise circuits and nutritional…

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Oct 27

Beyond Boundaries online workshop

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Wednesday 27th October 2021

For European Limb Loss Day and the International Day for Persons with a Disability LimbPower will be running our first online interactive workshop for amputees and individuals with limb difference.…

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Sep 02

Adaptive Fitness Fun for Upper Limb Amputees

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Thursday 2nd September 2021

LimbPower is excited about our new virtual Adaptive Fitness Fun sessions, running twice a week for young people with limb differences. These workout sessions are designed and presented by PT Liv, who…

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Jul 29

reVAMP Fitness and Nutrition programmes - series three for upper limb amputees

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Thursday 29th July 2021

During these 12 weeks, this reVAMP programme guides participants to make better dietary choices and teach adapted exercise routines specifically targeted for amputees or people with limb differences.…

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Jul 29

New Series of Adaptive Fitness Fun Videos for Upper Limb Amputees

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Thursday 29th July 2021

LimbPower is excited about our virtual Adaptive Fitness Fun sessions twice a week for young people with limb differences. These workout sessions are designed and presented by PT Liv, who was born with…

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Jun 21

Let’s get everyone dancing!

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 21st June 2021

Para Dance UK the NGB for Para Dance Sport and Inclusive Dance and LimbPower the National Disability Sports Organisation for amputees and individuals with limb impairments, have come together to…

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May 17

Sport in Mind launches self-help journal to address mental health

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 17th May 2021

Sport in Mind has launched a new self-help journal for people experiencing mental health problems. ​Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual campaign that helps educate and increase awareness about…

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May 17

Sport England funds development of participation in sport amongst people with sight loss

Posted by LimbPowerAdmin on Monday 17th May 2021

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in partnership with British Blind Sport have received £1m in funding from Sport England for three years to develop participation in sport amongst…

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Recent Posts

​LimbPower Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities and European Limb Loss Day
Transform Your Rehabilitation Journey with LimbPower’s “Beyond Boundaries” Workshop
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National Fitness Day Celebrates Record Participation
Celebrate National Fitness Day with LimbPower!
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New Infographic Top Tip for Athletics
Junior Games 2024
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LimbPower Games and Exercise Event
LimbPower and Fletchers Foundation Join Forces to Transform Lives at the #ICan Adult Camp this March.
Inspiration of the Year
​LimbPower Launches Athletics Top Tips Infographic for Children and Families with Limb Differences
Simon Heaps Shines at World AbilitySport Games in Thailand
​LimbPower Uplifts Support for Amputees and Limb-Different Individuals Through MECC Training for Staff and Volunteers
Introducing the New Amputee BMI Calculator by LimbPower: Revolutionising Health Management for Amputees and Limb Difference Individuals
​Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport – Be their biggest supporter.
​Empowering Education: LimbPower's Workshops Redefining Rehabilitation, Inclusion, and Confidence
​National Fitness Day - Embrace Fitness and Empower Yourself!
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​Ripple effect volunteers share first experiences of volunteering at a national event
LimbPower Launches New LimbTalk Video Series for Limbformation to Inspire and Support Children with Limb Loss and Limb Difference and their Families.
Introducing the LTA Tennisables - Here to help kids crush it at tennis!
Shiver me timbers, LimbPower and UR:Enabled launch swashbuckling adapted pirate exercise videos for limb different pirate children!
​LimbPower Junior Games 2023
Life-changing multisport event for amputees and individuals with limb difference
ukactive’s Everyone Can report reveals what disabled people want from the fitness and leisure sector
Every Body Moves
Take on 31 Miles This March for LimbPower
​ReVAMP is revolutionising adaptive fitness for amputees and people with limb difference.
​New research raises concerns about motor development in children and young people with a vision impairment
​Beyond Boundaries in-Person Event
FREE Wheelchair Sports Festival coming to London this November
​LimbPower announces plans for National Fitness Day 2022 as campaign calls for UK to prioritise physical health to support mental strength
LimbPower Joins the Movement on National Fitness Day
New Top Tips for Cycling- a new infographic for cycling providers
National Disability Sport Organisations team up as Birmingham sets stage for Commonwealth Games
Join LimbPower’s FREE live and online fitness classes
Top-tier ranking legal firm Irwin Mitchell sponsors the 2022 LimbPower Games and Exercise event.
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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