Amputee Guide

ARTIFICIAL LIMBS

Due to representations made over a period of many years to Government by the Amputees Federation of New Zealand, the following are provided free of charge to amputees:

• All artificial limbs, repairs to limbs, and stump socks.  If, by reason of your employment, the surgeon considers that you need two serviceable limbs, you may be eligible for two.
• Some understockings are available to women amputees from the Artificial Limb Centres.
• Wheelchairs are available for any amputee who is unable to be fitted with an artificial limb.

Various expenses (e.g. travel, meals, accommodation, loss of earnings) incurred in attending an Artificial Limb Centre may be claimed from Work and Income.

For more information on Artifical Limbs, see the following:

• What an Artificial Limb is and isn't
• Artificial Legs
• Artificial Arms
• Your First Visit to an Artificial Limb Centre
• Artificial Limb Centres in New Zealand
• Repairs and Adjustments
• Travel to Artificial Limb Centres
• Hints for Leg Amputees

PHANTOM LIMB

• What is it?
• Different Sensations
• Relief from Pain

MOBILITY

• Driving a Car
• Mobility Parking
• Total Mobility (taxi discount)
• Travel
• Vehicle Funding
• Mobility Scooters and Chairs

BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE

• Crutches and Wheelchairs
• Health and Disability Support Services
• Disability-related Information
• Disability Allowance
• ACC
• Your Rights

SPORT AND RECREATION

• Swimming and Bowls
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Golf
• Cycling and Athletics
• Horseback Riding and Racquet Sports
• Shooting
• For the Young Amputee
• Gardening

CARING FOR YOURSELF

• Personal Care
• Care of Your Prosthesis
• Care of your Back, Hip, Knees and Shoulders
• Diabetes Management
• Foot Care

 CHILDREN AND TEENS

• Advice for Parents
• Early Referral to the Limb Centre
• Answering Your Child's Questions
• Going to School
• Adolescence

EMPLOYMENT

• Returning to previous employment
• Seeking new employment