Browse our digital and printed patient resources covering topics like pre-amputation, limb care, amputee social supports and more.

 

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Social Media

 

Stay connected with us on various social media platforms to get the latest updates on events, inspiring patient stories, and staff achievements.

 

 

 

Booklets 

 

Developed by clinical team, our booklets include an overview of the patient journey and exercises suitable for specific types of amputation.

To receive free physical copies to use in a hospital or healthcare setting, please email communications@nzals.co.nz and include:

  • Your name
  • The organisation you represent or work for
  • Your address
  • Which resources you would like to order
  • And the number of booklets you would like to receive

Please note that our booklets are only available in bundles (10 booklets) or cartons (200 booklets).

 

Booklet


Check out the Peke Waihanga Patient Handbook for an overview of amputee care and services in New Zealand.

Your Handbook: An Overview of the Journey Ahead.

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Booklet


Check out the Peke Waihanga Above Knee Amputation Booklet for advice specific to this type of amputation.

Above Knee Amputation: Advice and Exercises.

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Check out the Peke Waihanga Below Knee Amputation Booklet for advice specific to this type of amputation.

Below Knee Amputation: Advice and Exercises.

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Booklet


Learn to look after your upper limb prosthesis with this booklet.

Caring for your upper limb prosthesis.

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Booklet


Learn to look after your lower limb prosthesis with this booklet.

Caring for your lower limb prosthesis.

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Patient Fact Sheets

 

Our factsheets cover many questions that our patients and their whānau have about amputation, support services and care. These resources include tips and advice that complement our services and are free to download from the catalogue below.

To receive free physical copies to use in a hospital or healthcare setting, please email communications@nzals.co.nz and include:

  • Your name
  • The organisation you represent or work for
  • Your address
  • Which resources you would like to order
  • And the number of factsheets you would like to receive

Please note that our factsheets are only available in small (10 factsheets) and large bundles (25 factsheets).

 

Fact Sheet


Read our advice for preparing and adjusting to life with an amputation.

Becoming an Amputee.

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Fact Sheet


Read about the recovery and care that follows after an amputation.

What to Expect Following An Amputation.

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Fact Sheet


Read our advice for looking after your remaining limb.

Caring for your residual limb.

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Fact Sheet


Read about the types of prosthetic options available for finger and hand amputations.

Life Following Digit Amputation.

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Fact Sheet


Read our advice for returning home with an upper limb amputation.

Returning home following an upper limb amputation.

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Fact Sheet


Read our advice for returning home with a lower limb amputation.

Returning home following a lower limb amputation.

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Fact Sheet


Read about a dressing for post-amputation recovery.

Rigid Removal Dressing.

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Fact Sheet


Read about a product that helps with healing an above-knee amputation.

Stump Shrinkers: Above Knee.

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Fact Sheet


Read about a product that helps with healing an below-knee amputation.

Stump Shrinkers: Below Knee.

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Fact Sheet


Read our amputee-specific tips for preventing falls and injuries in your home.

Preventing Falls.

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Fact Sheet


Read about insuring your prosthesis through services available in New Zealand.

Prosthetic Insurance.

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Fact Sheet


Read our advice for managing your diabetes while living with an amputation.

Diabetes Wellness.

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Fact Sheet


Read about osseointegration options for New Zealand amputees.

Osseointegration.

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Fact Sheet


Read about the psychology services available as part of amputee rehabiliation and recovery.

Rehab Psychology.

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Fact Sheet


Read about acupuncture and how it can help manage post-amputation pain.

Acupuncture.

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Fact Sheet


Read about compression garments and how they improve circulation in your limbs.

Compression Garments

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Fact Sheet


Read about the Peke Waihanga Peer Support Service and how it can help New Zealand amputees on their journey.

Peer Support.

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Fact Sheet


Read about the Peke Waihanga Peer Support Service and how you can join and help other amputees.

Peer Support Volunteers.

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Books

 

Explore our curated collection of amputee-specific books we love. These books can offer additional knowledge and support you on your journey.

Book


We recommend Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea for young kiwi amputees.

Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea - by T K Roxborogh.

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