Amputee patient support information

We were approached Andrea Smith, following her experience of not being provided any relevant information following her amputation.

Andrea’s story and our work has impacted change that will mean no one going through an amputation will be without relevant information of support following a procedure.

We worked collaboratively with other Healthwatch locations, including Healthwatch County Durham and Healthwatch South Tyneside to collate information on support available for people following an amputation.

The booklet covers a range of local services, on areas which were highlighted by amputees, for future patients being discharged from Sunderland Royal Hospital.

Separate booklets were then developed for each of the locality areas, to cover a range of subjects like, where to go for benefits advice, healthier lifestyle and general wellbeing support.