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loginCivilian Amputee Assistance
Civilian Amputee Assistance helps amputees, or those born without a limb(s), with some of their costs when they need to go to an Artificial Limb Centre.
What you can claim
You can claim:
- travel costs including public transport, taxi fares (where public transport can't be used), private cars or air fares, depending on your circumstances
- costs of meals during travel times or overnight stays
- accommodation costs if your appointment times or the distance travelled mean that you have to stay overnight
- loss of earnings if you have no sick leave left.
If you are aged under 15 or can't travel by yourself you can also claim the costs of someone going with you. You can claim for their travel, accommodation and meals but not for their loss of earnings.
You can only claim for costs that can't be met by District Health Boards or any other funding scheme. Generally, the District Health Boards will cover initial artificial limb fitting travel costs if you're still in hospital.
If you've lost a limb due to an accident you can get compensation. Contact ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) about this.
1. Fill out a form
Complete the Civilian Amputee Assistance form.
2. Provide proof
If you're applying before you go to a Limb Centre, you'll need to provide evidence of your appointment and your costs.
If the amount you were paid in advance did not meet all your costs, or you chose not to be paid before your appointment, you can apply to have these costs reimbursed. You'll need to:
- claim your costs within 6 months of going to the Limb Centre, and
- provide evidence of attending the Limb Centre
- provide receipts for your costs.
If you're claiming for loss of earnings you must provide confirmation of this from your employer.
We can grant you the financial assistance you're entitled to from the date you first contact us if you complete your application within 20 working days of that date.
3. Give us your form and documents
If you're applying for the first time
You need to call us on 0800 559 009
We'll talk with you to understand your situation and how we can help. We'll let you know what information you need to provide and how to get this to us.
If you've applied before
You can post your form and documents to us.
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