‘New legs all the time’ – The expensive reality of growing up without limbs

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'New legs all the time' - The expensive reality of growing up without limbs

Thousands of people in the UK live with a limb difference, yet many face inconsistent support after amputation or limb loss.

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Charlotte, who lost her arms and legs to meningitis as a child, recalls the reality of growing up with prosthetics: “I had to get new legs all the time.” Campaigners are now urging parliament to tackle what they describe as a postcode lottery of care.

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Date: July 23, 2026