Midland Association for Amputees and Friends

How M.A.A.F started

Meeting with other amputees in the Occupational Therapy Department of Chesterfield Royal Hospital, a small number of us decided to contact other people in similar situations with a view to forming a support group.

Staff helped to make our first contacts, a meeting was held, and M.A.A.F was formed.

What M.A.A.F aims to do

We aim to try to help amputees and their families and friends to adjust to the loss of limbs. We help our members to meet together to support each other and to provide social and educational activities.

What M.A.A.F does

A registered charity, we provide an information service to assist with any problems that amputees have difficulty with, particularly those concerning access, benefits, transport and holidays, and also promote a good relationship with Limb Fitting Centres. We try to help our members to be as independent as possible.

Social events and outings are organized, and we meet at the West Street Resource Centre in Chesterfield, on the last Tuesday in the month.

Our advisers visits the Limb Centres at Sheffield Northern General, Derby Royal Infirmary and Nottingham City Hospital,we also provide a home visiting service to assist with form fillings, benefits and general advice.

Who can join M.A.A.F

Membership is open to everyone who has lost a limb and also their families and friends.

How to get in touch

It is not necessary to be a member in order to receive our information or to have a chat with us. We are always ready to meet with people who have had an amputation, to share common problems and to find solutions. We are a friendly, personal organisation who are willing to help as much as we can… and don't worry if you have transport problems we will come to you.

To contact us Telephone

01773 591481 or 01623 631433

Charity Number 700058