Blesma in the 1950s:
The Beginnings of Blesma
The Limbless Veterans Association, now known as Blesma, was founded in 1918 to support ex-servicemen who had lost limbs during World War I. The organization's name was changed to Blesma in 1950 to reflect its broader scope of work, which now included all limbless ex-servicemen and women, regardless of the cause of their amputation.
Blesma's Work in the 1950s
In the 1950s, Blesma continued to provide a wide range of support services to its members, including:
- Financial assistance
- Help with finding employment and housing
- Access to rehabilitation and medical care
- Social and recreational activities
Blesma also played a key role in advocating for the rights of limbless ex-servicemen and women. The organization campaigned for better pensions and benefits for amputees, and it also worked to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with limb loss.
Blesma's Impact in the 1950s
Blesma's work in the 1950s had a significant impact on the lives of limbless ex-servicemen and women. The organization's support services helped amputees to rebuild their lives after the war, and its advocacy efforts improved the quality of life for people with limb loss.
Blesma Today
Blesma continues to provide support to limbless ex-servicemen and women today. The organization has a network of regional branches across the United Kingdom, and it offers a wide range of services to its members. Blesma is also a leading provider of research and education on limb loss, and it works to promote best practices in the care of amputees.
Here are some additional resources about Blesma:
- The Blesma website: https://blesma.org/
- The Blesma Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/blesmanila/?locale=en_GB
- The Blesma Twitter page: https://twitter.com/blezameritxell
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