Mark Ormrod gave an inspiring talk about his recovery and his quest to help others achieve their goals at a unique Blesma awareness and fundraising event on board HMS Belfast last September.  

A six-strong Blesma group consisting of four Members and two carers enjoyed a captivating day exploring the potential of scrapbooking by creating albums with subject matter ranging from holidays and historic pubs to personal artwork. 

In this episode, host Harry Bucknall sits down with fellow veteran Mark Smith, someone he has known for more than 30 years. 

The autographed prosthetic belongs to former soldier and Blesma Member  Matt Wilson, who lost his left leg in 2009 after an IED explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan.

Blesma Member and Army veteran Paul Skivington has achieved outstanding success on the world stage, securing Silver in the Amputee Bracket and Bronze in the Absolute Bracket at the World Para Jiu-Jitsu Championships. 

Former soldier, turned record-setting sailor, Craig Wood, launches FINDING MY SEA LEGS, Part One: How I survived beyond the battlefield. 

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans charity, has launched a powerful new podcast series titled “Human, Not Heroic”, offering a rare and honest look into the lives of those who’ve served, adapted, and rebuilt after life-changing injury. 

At 07:00 on 18 October, 2026 Hari Budha Magar, MBE, and fellow climbers Mingma Sherpa and Abiral Rai made history and summited Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) the tallest mountain in Oceania with an elevation of 4,884m. 

A Blesma Member for more than 40 years, Eric holds the Legion D’Honneur, his World War II campaign medals, and a 100th Birthday Telegram from King Charles.