Archive for February, 2009

Request for Counselling Information Volunteers


Charlotte Warburton, a Counselling Psychologist in training at Roehampton University is undertaking a piece of qualitative research on the outcome of counselling for amputees. She would be very grateful to hear from anyone who might be willing to volunteer their experiences.
You will find more information and Charlotte’s contact details below.

Are you an Amputee that has [...]

GOLF 2009


We now have details of The Bader Cup and the Desert Springs “Golf 4 Women” Salver 2009. We are extremely grateful to our loyal sponsors, Monarch Airlines, The Tivoli Lagos Hotel, Morgado do Reguengo Golf Courses and the Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club for their generosity in again sponsoring these events; without them the [...]

Hike Jordan 2008 2


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A Personal Report by Marcus Dimbleby

Having seen an advert on the intranet at work back in October 07, offering the chance to hike through Jordan from the Dead Sea to Petra, all in aid of The Douglas Bader Foundation (DBF), I jumped at the chance and [...]

From Russia with Love 2008


From Russia with Love

A personal record of the Cycle Russia Challenge which took place between the 5th – 14th September 2008 by Carol Graves
Why Russia ?   you may ask.   Well, it has been “on my list” for a while, and 2008 has evolved as the Year of Eastern Europe, so to speak.     I had a [...]

Wanted – Volunteers for Counselling Information


Charlotte Warburton, a Counselling Psychologist in training at Roehampton University is undertaking a piece of qualitative research on the outcome of counselling for amputees. She would be very grateful to hear from anyone who might be willing to volunteer their experiences.
You will find more information and Charlotte’s contact details below.

Are you an Amputee that has [...]

The Miscellaneous Page


Welcome to a new page on the site.
In response to various e-mails offering or requesting miscellaneous items, it seems a reasonable idea to make each aware of the other. So – if you have anything you’d like to get rid of that might be of use to somebody else, are looking for an elusive item [...]

The Society of One Armed Golfers


The Society of One Armed Golfers is holding its annual World Championships at Royal St Davids Golf Club, Harlech, on June 22-26th.
Further details can be obtained from the Hon. Sec., Peter Priscott.
Contact: peterpriscott@aol.com
Tel.: 01842 878554
And you can check their website at: http://www.onearmgolf.org for more details.

About the DBF

The Douglas Bader Foundation needs youThe Douglas Bader Foundation exists to advance and promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons who are without one or more limbs, or otherwise physically disabled. Your support is essential as we rely entirely on donations to continue our invaluable work. read more

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Sponsors

Thank you to all the companies below for their continued support.

Pace Rehabilitation are one of the UK's leading independant rehabilitation providers Technology for people in the field of prostheses, orthoses, rehabilitation aids, wheelchairs and neurostimulation.
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Ortho Europe, manufacturer of innovative prosthetics and Orthotics
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Prosthetics (artificial limb) and orthotics services in the UK and 
Ireland
Irwin Mitchell solicitors - leading law firm and leading full service solicitors providing expert legal advice and legal services for you and your business Leigh Day & Co are specialist personal injury solicitors with one of the country,s largest clinical negligence and human rights teams. The firm's ethos is to ensure that the ordinary person has just as good quality legal advice as our state bodies, insurers and multi-nationals
Dorset Orthopaedic - The Art Of Living Endolite UK - Prosthetics
ProActive Prosthetics RSLSteeper - Leading the way in the fields of Prosthetics, Orthotics, Silicone Cosmeses & Assistive Technology
Pannone Kester Cunningham John Solicitors in Norwich
Digby Brown - personal injury lawyers in Scotland westminster collectables

Tivoli Hotels supports the Douglas Bader Foundation Monarch supports the Douglas Bader Foundation Morgado Do Reguendo