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Saturday, 20 May, 2023

Amputees want more help for limb loss mental anguish – BBC News

When Barrie Evans had his left leg amputated he felt he had “nothing to live for”.

“I couldn’t support my family, I couldn’t pay my bills, I ended up on suicide watch,” said Barrie, 60, from Rogerstone, Newport.

He now runs a support group and is calling for more mental health aid for those who experience limb loss.

The Welsh government said deciding appropriate rehabilitation services was the responsibility of health boards.

Read more at: 
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-65191667
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