The LA provides information and support to the limb-loss community. We aim to support people of all ages and backgrounds through a variety of existing programs and services. We offer support to individuals of any age, whether they are about to have an amputation or are already living with congenital or acquired limb-loss and we offer assistance and information to carers, family members and friends if they require it. We support both the civilian and military population and work closely with other UK Charities to provide the best overall service for each individual. We provide a national association of friends and contemporaries through the LA membership system and provide a single, unified voice for the UK limb-loss community, creating a national union and alliance for UK prosthetic patients.