Archive for January, 2010

DBF Announces Licensing Deals


2010, Sir Douglas Bader’s Centenary Year…
…is a very important year for the Douglas Bader Foundation. We have several exciting developments planned to mark this auspicious year. One is our first venture into licensing: we have agreements with collectible company 288 Group under their Westminster Press and Casco divisions, agreements with Bradford Exchange and with former [...]

The Hypnotherapy Directory


I wanted to draw your attention to a new service we have included in the Organisations section of the Limb Loss Information Centre Website:
http://www.limblossinformationcentre.com/organisations/the-hypnotherapy-directory/
Hypnotherapy has been found to be helpful in dealing with pain, both physical and “phantom”.
This website is a support network of UK hypnotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of [...]

PLEASE HELP – LAST CHANCE!!: Traumatic Amputees needed to help with Research


THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO HELP DAVID GLADWELL WITH HIS RESEARCH SO IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP HIM WITH HIS IMPORTANT STUDY HE’D BE DELIGHTED TO HEAR FROM YOU.

David Gladwell, a retired lawyer and a BACP qualified counsellor, is currently doing an MSc in counselling. He is looking to recruit [...]

BIG BROTHER needs YOU!!


Big Brother 11 will be auditioning from January.
The programme is keen to encourage people with disabilities to join the new Housemates SO…if you’ve always thought you’d like to have a go at living in the Big Brother House, now’s your chance.
You’ll find contact details at the end of the article where you will also be [...]

Tracey Jones’s amazing return to dancing following amputation


This is Tracey’s own story about her terrible accident, subsequent amputation and eventual return to fitness and well-being through her love of dance. Tracey’s courage is amazing and an inspiration to all.
We are very grateful to Tracey for allowing us to publish her story on the Website and wish her the best of luck with [...]

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

Make a donation using Virgin Money Giving

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