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From being an injured veteran to becoming a catalyst for a more inclusive society
Supporting disabled veterans in post-conflict countries is essential not only for their individual well-being but also for fostering...
Philip Breen and Nicholas Mellor
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Rehabilitation Starts at Time Zero
The war in Ukraine has created an urgent need to find better ways to manage mass casualties, using the knowledge gained from conflict around the world. There is a need for reimagined pathways that create a more streamlined rehabilitation journey and results in better outcomes for the injured in a more cost-effective, resource and time-efficient way. At a time when Ukraine is stretched beyond limits and is dependent on external generosity, ways of enhancing the journey need to
Geoff Watson
May 29, 20234 min read


Re-finding purpose and creating opportunities for amputees
Veterans recovering from severe physical trauma and amputation often are faced with a sense of guilt that they cannot return to their comrades in their units and are faced with uncertainty about their livelihoods and ability to support their families. Veterans who may have been previously completely missioned focused and then find themselves abruptly removed from the conflict and separated from the shared goal, their unit members and friends are often left completely isolated
Mike Wildeman and Nicholas Mellor
Apr 19, 20235 min read


Caring for injured veterans – a comparison between the US and the UK: what can Ukraine learn?
In a recent mission to Ukraine, a frequent question was about the care pathways for victims of trauma in the US and the UK. However...
Nicholas Mellor
Mar 21, 20234 min read


Driving innovation through amputee led, collaborative university research
Imagine a world where everyone has access to the assistive technology (AT) they need to improve their lives. Unfortunately, the reality...
Nicholas Mellor
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Support for amputees in Ukraine and the spirit of Merlin
Merlin was set up to find new ways of providing emergency medical relief in places regardless of how remote or how difficult they proved...
Nicholas Mellor
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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