19. WEBINAR - The power of mentoring to embrace a new and fulfilling future - 26th June 2025

Life-changing injury can happen to anyone, and when it does, it often challenges a person’s sense of identity and disrupts every aspect of life - from work and hobbies to social connections and future aspirations. But while such injuries can be devastating, they do not mark the end of the road. In many cases, they mark the beginning of a new journey.

Living a purposeful and fulfilled life is key to long-term health and happiness. That’s where Stride Forward mentors come in. Compassionate volunteers - often with shared experiences and interests - offer support in a way that’s relatable, empowering, and deeply human. They help individuals rediscover their passions, rebuild confidence, and begin shaping a new future with meaning and direction.

A Stride Forward mentor isn’t just a source of support - they’re a guiding light toward what’s possible.

Presentation Aims:

• To raise awareness among case management professionals about the services we offer.

• To explain how our support can be accessed to meet individual client needs.

• To highlight the benefits of early engagement with our team in achieving positive client outcomes.

• To provide practical guidance on the referral process and how we collaborate with case managers.

What Will Attendees Learn?

• How to support clients in answering the crucial question: "What comes next?" following the intensive medical, rehabilitation, and litigation phases.

• What Stride Forward mentoring, vocational support, and financial skills training look like in practice – and how these services are tailored to individual clients.

• The real-world outcomes and impact of Stride Forward’s work.

• How to make a referral, with an emphasis on accessibility, inclusivity, and collaborative working.

How will attendees benefit from the webinar?

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of Stride Forward’s mentoring programmes and how they can be accessed for their clients. They’ll come away with practical insight into the value and long-term benefits of these services, helping them to better support clients in rebuilding purpose, confidence, and future direction.

Who Is the Webinar For?

The webinar is for Case Managers, solicitors and medical and rehabilitation practitioners.

Meet the Presenter

Holly King is a Charted Physiotherapist with twenty years of experience.  With a background in sports medicine, Holly specialises in the field of complex trauma and amputee rehabilitation following a varied career in the military, working at Headley Court and at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines. Holly has developed a special interest in pain management, particularly phantom limb pain and residual limb pain and has published an academic paper on the use of electroacupuncture to alleviate phantom limb pain.  Holly strives to treat the source of a patient’s pain, improving their quality of life and rehabilitation journey. 

In 2023 recognising the profound impact that life-changing injuries can have on individuals’ lives, and the huge gap in charitable provision for an otherwise forgot group (limb loss, catastrophic orthopaedic, soft tissue and peripheral nerve injuries). Individuals often lose a sense of self, identity, and become socially isolated. Holly founded the charity Stride Forward providing transformative mentorship programmes that positively impact the lives of individuals dealing with life-changing injuries.