How Impact Investing is bringing investors and charities into the same Innovation space Healthcare innovation is increasingly being driven both by investors and charities. Some investors are now demanding demonstrable social impact. Some charities, long accustomed to grant‑based funding cycles, are seeking new ways to ensure donor capital delivers sustainable, scalable change. Impact investing sits at the centre of this convergence. Nowhere is this more visible than in Medtec

In 2025, conflicts across Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and beyond created disability at a scale unseen in decades. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project recorded over 240,000 conflict-related deaths from December 2024 to November 2025. In Gaza alone, 4,800 documented limb amputations occurred since October 2023, with ten children losing one or both legs every day. More than 21,000 Palestinian children acquired disabilities during the conflict. In Ukraine, over 2,10

Evidence-based approaches are essential in healthcare innovation because they ensure patient safety, optimise limited resources, and...

The name "Restoring Hope" for the MASU (Mobile Amputee Support Unit) initiative carries profound significance that extends far beyond the physical restoration of mobility. At its most immediate level, the name acknowledges the deep psychological impact of limb loss. When someone loses a limb, particularly in traumatic circumstances like conflict, they often experience not just physical disability but a profound sense of hopelessness about their future. The inability to walk,

Penta Medical Recycling has carved a special niche in global health by addressing the pressing needs of underserved amputees worldwide. This US nonprofit organization collects, refurbishes, and redistributes prosthetic components from across the United States to low- and middle-income countries, where resources are scarce and prosthetic care is often unaffordable. Over the eight years since its inception, Penta has expanded its operations to 29 countries across six regions of

The devastating conflict in Gaza has created an unprecedented crisis in paediatric amputee care, with thousands of children requiring immediate and long-term support. Whilst the situation is heart-breaking, Jordan's innovative response to this humanitarian emergency could revolutionise how we care for child amputees globally, particularly in resource-limited settings.   The Traditional Challenge of Paediatric Amputee Care For decades, prosthetic care has primarily focused on

The intersection of charitable healthcare and business innovation has historically been a challenging space to navigate. While the...

Introduction   The prosthetics industry is at a pivotal moment of transformation. For generations, we've approached prosthetic care with a straightforward but limited mindset: create new devices, use them until they're outgrown or worn out, then dispose of them and start again. This linear approach has created significant challenges, not only in terms of environmental impact but also in making prosthetic care accessible to those who need it most. To understand how we can do b

Summary   The Restoring Hope initiative in Gaza demonstrates the power of co-creation in addressing the unique challenges faced by...

Introduction Prosthetic care has traditionally been viewed as a healthcare cost, often neglecting the significant social and economic...

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The importance of an evidence-based approach Improved patient outcomes are a cornerstone benefit of evidence-based, data-driven...

The importance of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation of new amputees was highlighted in Geoff’s blog: Rehabilitation Starts at Time Zero . MASU, a mobile unit which will be deployed into Gaza within moments of a ceasefire, aims to deliver upper and lower limb prostheses with a team of Jordanian clinicians trained in fitting and rehabilitation. MASU will be delivering Upper Limb Prostheses from Koalaa Soft Prosthetics, which can be fitted in as little as 15 minutes

Innovations in soft prosthetics are revolutionizing patient care by improving accessibility and outcomes for individuals with limb...

How will the care needs of amputees be met differently in future? This was a question posed by Prosthetics visionaries Alan and...

This is a story not just about the crucial role that Mobile clinics are playing in the liberated areas in Ukraine, but also the story of...

This blog explores the therapeutic potential of storytelling and drama in trauma recovery. The article begins by outlining the benefits of these methods, such as emotional expression, narrative reconstruction, and community cohesion. It then delves into a range of case studies from around the world that take different approaches: Blesma's Generation R program in Britain helps veterans share experiences with youth; 'The Two Worlds of Charlie F' offers a raw portrayal of soldie

War wreaks havoc on societies, leaving individuals and communities struggling to come to terms with the brutalisation of their worlds. Often manifesting as post-traumatic stress, it can leave people in shock, or be triggered long after the event. In Ukraine, the need for psycho-social support far exceeds the availability of trained professionals, leading to research into ways of responding to the trauma in a way that can be scaled, across groups, communities and the country a

Amputees often face a long and unpredictable journey from stabilisation to rehabilitation. This is never more so than at the start of the...

The road to recovery and rehabilitation for amputees is filled with physical and emotional challenges. Losing a limb is a profoundly traumatic experience, which is why resilience and peer-to-peer support play vital roles in their journey towards healing. In this blog post, we interview Mike Wildeman and delve into the significance of resilience, explore the power of peer-to-peer and social support, and discuss how these elements can help those wounded in the war in Ukraine le