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North Thanet MP shows support for access to prosthetics at Westminster exhibition

Roger Gale MP signs pledge to back greater access to prosthetics for disabled people to enable them to lead more independent and active lives

Sir Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet, today attended an exhibition at the Palace of Westminster to show his support in promoting access to prosthetics for disabled people. The event showcased advanced prosthetic technologies that would enable amputees to lead more independent and active lives.

It was attended by over 30 parliamentarians, the Minister for Disabled People, Esther McVey, and supported by a number of amputees including British Tennis Team Olympian Louise Hunt.

In addition to viewing demonstrations on advanced prosthetic technology for amputees, Roger Gale was invited to pledge support for Ottobock’s Access to Prosthetics campaign. The campaign’s objective is to promote the availability of appropriate and advanced technology to military and civilian amputees. The campaign focuses on ensuring that above the knee amputees have access, where appropriate to microprocessor knees, also known as ‘bionic legs’.

Philip Yates, Managing Director at Ottobock UK said, “The Ministry of Defence’s recent announcement to provide injured military personnel with the most up-to-date prosthetic limbs was very welcome, but there are many more individuals across the UK who would benefit from access to that technology. Providing disabled people across the country with access to suitable prosthetics is vital in helping to maintain and restore their mobility and independence.”