If you’re perfectly happy with the service you currently have, there’s no need.
But if you feet that you aren’t achieving your expectations, for instance if you experience:

• Poor-fitting sockets

• Painful sockets

• Limited mobility

• Diminishing activity

• Unpleasant treatment

You might find that the time and attention from an experienced prosthetist may improve your physical and mental health.

So, you’ve been told that amputation is the only way forward. First, don’t panic!

You’ll’ probably be referred to your local NHS centre where you’ll meet your consultant in rehabilitation medicine and also your prosthetist, physiotherapist, nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

This visit should answer most of your fears and set a good foundation for your recovery.

Should you wish to speak to about issues, I can recommend an excellent professional counsellor to you.

Yes, I have extensive experience in paediatric prosthetics for both congenital absence and anomaly and acquired amputation. DBS checks are complete.

Anyone you’d like to bring is welcome to attend any of the appointments. But please keep it limited to two extra attendees.

There is currently no formal agreement allowing you to see me under NHS funding, however there have been precedents set for referral to private providers.

If you’re sure that your local service centre has done all they can to support you and you feel I can help further, please discuss the idea with your rehabilitation consultant at your next appointment.

No. There’s no charge for follow-up appointments during the 3 months following successful delivery of your first prosthesis.

After this, there’s a fee for any further care/repair to maintain comfort and function.

A good rule of thumb is between three and six visits to the clinic, each visit usually takes 2 hours.

I can also come to you for a fee plus the cost of fuel.

This depends on the level of mobility you had pre-operatively and varies on an individual basis.

It is not uncommon however, for some people to achieve a higher level of mobility and comfort than before they had their amputation.

Walking training can be provided at the centre or in your home by our appointed physiotherapist who specialises in amputee rehabilitation. This module can be added to your plan.

Lewes. Sussex. in the South East of England

Please just reach out with whatever is on your mind, there’s no such thing as a Stupid question, only stupid answers.

And I’m more than happy to offer some advice by phone and email where I can.

If your question requires a lengthy discussion. I may suggest you to book in a small paid consultation session.

In some circumstances. for those who have traveled some distance, local accommodation can be arranged and an accelerated programme of provision completed.

Yes, and it’s accessible, so no need to worry.

In rare cases, I can visit you in your home. I understand that for some, mobility and even fear of venturing out can result In a reluctance to visit the centre.

There would be a premium attached to a home visit and signed consent will be required to enter your home. If you’re interested, I can share our lone-working policy which explains all you need to know.

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