To provide a voluntary service to the local community in support of patients, families and carers who have been affected by amputation and associated issues surrounding this.

Objectives:

To act as a resource for all patients carers and families who require support or advice.
The group will have an open equal access policy for all.
The group will promote collaboration and partnership with other voluntary groups in neighbouring districts.
All meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month from 6.15 pm onwards in the Adult Day Hospital, at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

All meetings will be co-ordinated by the chairperson/treasurer or committee member
A monthly newsletter will be produced following each meeting, providing a record of issue discussed.
A copy of the newsletter will be distributed to each registered member of the group and made available to patients in hospital who may also require information.
The group will enable and encourage members to discuss relevant issues – before any decisions are made. The group will act as a channel for information exchange and knowledge transfer regarding needs, services, resources.