[AMP-L] Amputees Want More Help for Limb Loss Mental Anguish

[Wayne Renardson]

via 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.  

The rest of the story, with photos, here:

https://tinyurl.com/2oany32j

with links to

What losing his legs taught surgeon about life

Amputee 'dreams' of designing clothes for all  

Wayne R.