1. LimbPower Working with people with a limb impairment
Andy Brittles
National Sports Development Officer

2. The facts 1 in 5 have a long standing limiting disability or illness
That equates to about 18.4 million people.
Nearly 6 million people with a mobility impairment
70% of people with a physical disability are over the age of 50
amputees in this country.
135 amputations a week due to complications around obesity
5000 to 6000 amputations per year
0.2% of amputees are military related.
There is a higher prevalence of below knee amputees than above.
Facts supplied by census. Sport England Disability mapping and NHS data

3. Definition of who we represent
People who have had upper limb or lower limb amputations.
Congenital or acquired.
People who have any physical impairment
Spina Bifida
Polio CP
Wheelchair user
You do not need a running blade to run, though above knee needs a specialist limb
We also work with the other physical impairment NDSOs
The fitness industry/sector.

5. LimbPower Why we were formed and who we are
Established in 2009 to represent amputees
Its original aim was to provide opportunities for amputees to participate in sport and the arts.
It runs both Junior Games and Adult Games at Stoke Mandeville
Secured Sport England funding in October 2014 to establish its self as an NDSO.
Currently has two members of staff, a part time CEO and Development officer. Head Office is in Lingfield, Surrey.

6. What we offer
Advice and guidance on how and where to access sport and physical activity.
Development of resources including case studies.
Group talks and multisport sessions for school.
Introduction into sport and physical activity four hour course.
Advanced rehab three hour course.
Three regional one day multi-sports events- Sheffield, Birmingham, London
Bi-annual National Amputee Games.
The fitness industry/sector.

7. In essence we offer. Events
Advice and guidance to partners and service users
Research & insight
Marketing & PR
Relationship building with National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) County Sports Partnerships, regional and local partners
Links to disability resource centres- routes to market
Education
Develop resources

8. Andy Brittles National Sports Development Officer LimbPower