Vicki talks with Maria Varallo about building confidence after a life changing event such as amputation.

She shares good practices and top tips for navigating all aspects of life and how to build resilience and remember just how far we've all come!

If you would like to find out more about Maria and the work she does you can find her on social media or ask us at Steel Bones about the courses she runs.

Hello and welcome to a very special episode of the Steel Bones podcast! This week, we’re celebrating something – and someone – truly extraordinary: our volunteers.

It’s Volunteers’ Week, and we want to shine a big, bright spotlight on the incredible people who give their time, energy, and hearts to support the Steel Bones community. Whether it's lending a hand at events, offering peer support, or working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly — our volunteers are the lifeblood of everything we do.

In this episode, we’re sharing stories, memories, and a whole lot of gratitude. You’ll hear from volunteers themselves, team members, and the families whose lives they’ve touched. It’s our way of saying a massive thank you — because without you, Steel Bones simply is not possible.

To find out about volunteering ring Rachel on 01223734016 or [email protected]

You can also find out more at this website: https://steelbone.co.uk/volunteer/

Join Vicki as she talks to the personal trainers that run the Steel Bones gym sessions across the country. We also hear from some of the people who are already benefitting from the sessions.

We hope this chat breaks down some barriers and changes some assumptions about going to the gym and what that's like. The professionals we work with only want to support and encourage everyone to get to where they want to be on their fitness journey.

A Newsflash from the Steel Bones team - a bitesized update on all that is happening in your amputee community.

If you have not yet registered with Steel Bones you can do so here: https://database.steelbone.co.uk/register

You will receive a free support pack and entry to all our events and activities across the country.

We’re honoured to welcome a truly extraordinary guest: The Lord Mackinlay of Richborough, Craig Mackinlay — now affectionately known as The Bionic Lord.

In this powerful episode, Lord Mackinlay shares his deeply personal journey from the halls of Parliament through an unimaginable health crisis — surviving sepsis, enduring quadruple amputation, and returning to public service with unwavering strength and purpose.

🦾 From MP to peer, from hospital bed to House of Lords, his story is one of unbreakable resilience, grit, and hope.

🎧 Tune in as we discuss:

• His battle with sepsis and recovery
• Reclaiming purpose through adversity
• Championing the rights and needs of amputees in the UK
• Why his journey is only just beginning

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In this episode Vicki chats to Lioness Sarah Haskins, who is Mum to 3, Biomedical Scientist, an amputee, footballer on the England team and Limb Loss Advocate.

You can follow her amazing adventures on Instagram @mumof3andamputee

The younger generation of the Steel Bones community tell us what they love about it!

Join these amazing contributors to hear their stories and tips for new amputees,

Welcome to a brand new Steel Bones Newsflash - your bite sized update on all things happening in our amputee community

Listen to Andy, Adam, Richard and Colin speak about their feedback on our day out at Duxford and why they find these events so important.