Alex Lewis: Regaining my independence

It was 2014 when we first met Alex Lewis, who, after contracting an horrific flesh-eating bug, lost all his limbs and part of his face. Since then we have followed Alex's story, watching him learn to walk again and slowly rebuild his life.

Now we're pleased to bring you an update on Alex, and show you how he's found a new way to reclaim a little more independence.

A computer chip has been implanted under his skin which allows him to take on many simple, everyday tasks he thought he’d never do again.