Where is it held? The Amputee Group is held in the Physiotherapy Gym in the Physiotherapy Outpatient Department on the ground floor at the north end of the hospital.
When is it held? Mondays and Thursdays 10am-12noon.
Who can go? We accept referrals for anyone who has had a lower limb amputation regardless of age or ability. Once you are well enough to attend the group, the ward will arrange a porter to bring you down in a wheelchair to the Physiotherapy Gym.
What happens in the class? The group is run by two Physiotherapists who will work with you on your strength, balance and transfers. If appropriate, you will be given regular opportunity to walk with a temporary artificial limb in preparation for you to receive your own prosthesis. Once you have received your own prosthesis we will continue to help you to achieve your goals.
When will I receive my own prosthesis? The Physiotherapists in the group will work with you to help you to prepare you for walking. If and once the Physiotherapist feels you are ready they will refer you to Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, where you will be assessed for your suitability for your own artificial limb.
What happens when I am discharged home? Once you have been discharged from the ward you can continue to attend the group. We will arrange hospital transport to collect and bring you to the hospital.
Great Western Hospital general enquiries 01793 605093/4
Limbless Association Swindon Limbless Association 01793 346388