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How the Restoring Hope response to the crisis in Gaza could benefit amputee children around the World
The devastating conflict in Gaza has created an unprecedented crisis in paediatric amputee care, with thousands of children requiring...

Lt Abdullah Alshoura
Jan 154 min read


Limbs for Life: Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Prosthetics
Introduction: Bridging Gaps in Prosthetic Care Access to prosthetic care is often limited for uninsured or underinsured individuals,...
Deborah Kirby
Jan 134 min read


Early Intervention in Prosthetic Care: The Game-Changing Potential to Unlock Higher ROI
Introduction Prosthetic care has traditionally been viewed as a healthcare cost, often neglecting the significant social and economic...
Deborah Kirby
Dec 13, 20247 min read


From Crisis to Innovation: Mental Health Challenges from Ukraine to Syria
In September 2024, we delivered a paper “A Public Health Approach to Mental Health in War – Supporting Grassroots Initiatives, the...
Nicholas Mellor
Dec 3, 20244 min read


The Data-Driven Opportunity for Prosthetics research: Overcoming the barriers and how AI might accelerate Innovation
The importance of an evidence-based approach Improved patient outcomes are a cornerstone benefit of evidence-based, data-driven...
Nicholas Mellor
Jun 29, 20246 min read


A first step in 24 hrs: World’s first rapid-fitting of a triple amputee from Gaza with both Upper and Lower Limb prostheses
The importance of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation of new amputees was highlighted in Geoff’s blog: Rehabilitation Starts...
jess7814
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Revolutionizing Accessibility and Patient Outcomes with Soft Prosthetics
Innovations in soft prosthetics are revolutionizing patient care by improving accessibility and outcomes for individuals with limb...

Ewan Phillips
May 28, 20245 min read


Shaping the Future of Amputee Care: Innovation and Accessibility in Prosthetic Services
How will the care needs of amputees be met differently in future? This was a question posed by Prosthetics visionaries Alan and...
Nicholas Mellor
Apr 15, 20246 min read


Bridging Healthcare Gaps through Mobile Clinics: Step In's Journey from Iraq to Ukraine
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...
Nicholas Mellor
Mar 27, 20244 min read


A public health approach to trauma and mental health
A public health approach to mental health during war is crucial as it addresses the widespread psychological impact across various...
Nicholas Mellor
Feb 6, 20249 min read


Healing Together: The Impact of Peer Support Groups in War-Torn Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has cast a long shadow over the lives of its people. The constant threat of violence, displacement, and loss has taken...
Nicholas Mellor
Jan 5, 20245 min read


Exploring the Power of Drama and Storytelling in Trauma Recovery from Bosnia to Ukraine
This blog explores the therapeutic potential of storytelling and drama in trauma recovery. The article begins by outlining the benefits...
Nicholas Mellor
Dec 30, 20236 min read


Nurturing Recovery, Purpose, and Growth amidst Trauma and Adversity
War wreaks havoc on societies, leaving individuals and communities struggling to come to terms with the brutalisation of their worlds....
Olena Bidovanets, MD, MPH, and Nicholas Mellor
Nov 21, 20233 min read


AI as a “force multiplier” in building capacity to assist amputees?
Amputees often face a long and unpredictable journey from stabilisation to rehabilitation. This is never more so than at the start of the...
Nicholas Mellor
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Resilience, Peer-to-Peer Support, and the Journey of an Amputee
The road to recovery and rehabilitation for amputees is filled with physical and emotional challenges. Losing a limb is a profoundly...
Nicholas Mellor
Jun 19, 20233 min read


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


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...
Mike Wildeman and Nicholas Mellor
Apr 19, 20234 min read
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