Spinal Injuries Association
@spinalinjuries.bsky.social
We are the expert, guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury, supporting 105,000 people with SCI and their families to live a fulfilled life in the UK https://linktr.ee/spinalinjuriesassociation
The 2026 Rebuilding Lives Conference is COMING SOON! Bringing together the spinal cord injury community to learn and explore how the sector can work together to achieve improved outcomes for life after injury. Join us in Milton Keynes on 1/2 October www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
The University of Leeds have developed some new resources to help people prevent pressure ulcers at home, including an interactive website 💻 https://www.pressureulcer.co.uk/ The research team would love to hear your thoughts and feedback here https://www.pressureulcer.co.uk/feedback
Mental health support after spinal cord injury should not be an afterthought, whilst new research from Spinal Injuries Association shows the scale of the problem. Read the full story from Neuro Rehab Times: nrtimes.co.uk/where-is-the...
We welcome the Government’s announcement that disabled people in England will be able to use their concessionary bus passes 24 hours a day from April 2027, but has warns that removing restrictions will only make a difference if they can get on a bus in the first place. Read our full response below:
SIA response to free bus pass for disabled people
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement that disabled people in England will be able to use...
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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businesses Disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced. Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for travel only on weekdays from 9.30am to 11pm unless local authorities fund an extension, as Greater Manchester did earlier this year when Andy Burnham was mayor. Continue reading...
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'Crewe's very own Wonder Woman takes on the Superhero Tri this Saturday for SIA' (ITV Granada) 🎬 www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
We're looking for a Finance Officer to play a key role in keeping our finance function running accurately, efficiently and smoothly, helping us make every £ count for the people we support. SIA House (Milton Keynes) | Hybrid | £30,900 pa | Permanent https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
SCI NEWS 📰 'A MAN living with a spinal cord injury has said a lack of specialist mental health support left him feeling isolated and without help.' (Telegraph and Argus) www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2643686...
Bradford man says spinal injury left him waiting for vital mental health support
A Bradford MAN living with a spinal cord injury has said a lack of specialist mental health support left him feeling isolated and without help.
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SCI NEWS 📰 'Paraplegic mum from East Peckham reveals mental toll as report finds those with spinal cord injury three times more likely to consider suicide' @kentonline.co.uk Read the full story: www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news...
‘I feel like an ant in a giant’s castle - the lack of support is appalling’
A mum who woke up paralysed after an operation has spoken of the mental toll as she struggles to adapt to her new life.
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3⃣ 5⃣ SIA Community Groups this August - check out all the locations below 👇 A great way of connecting to other people with #spinalcordinjury or #caudaequinasyndrome, their friends and families and they offer regular opportunities to socialise. More information: www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
'The right home at the right time: how accessible housing can unlock a life' Read the latest blog from Habinteg, written by SIA Parliamentary and Public Affairs Coordinator Glyn Hayes. www.habinteg.org.uk/latest-news/... #accessiblehousing #disability #spinalcordinjury
The right home at the right time: how accessible housing can unlock a life | Latest news
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SIA member Jon Cook, from Dover is taking on an extraordinary personal challenge this August to raise funds for the charities that have supported him through treatment for a rare spinal tumour and his journey of adapting to life as an incomplete paraplegic 📰 www.spinal.co.uk/para-arch-to...
Jon's Para Arch to Arc Charity Challenge
SIA member Jon Cook, a senior oarsman from Dover is taking on an extraordinary personal challenge to raise funds for...
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BOOK NOW for the 2026 Rebuilding Lives Conference - 1/2 October, Milton Keynes Stadium https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/rebuilding-lives/ Bringing together the spinal cord injury community - learn more about its impact and explore how we can work together to achieve improved outcomes 💙
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY 🌟 After a spinal cord injury, many people experience weakness or loss of movement in their hands. Newcastle University are looking for adults aged 18+ who have had a cervical spinal cord injury to take part in a new study. See contact information below 👇
We're proud to acknowledge Secure Healthcare Solutions as our Trusted Care Partner of the month! They specialise in delivering complex care to people with Spinal Cord Injury and are active in the community https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/trusted-care-partner-of-the-month-secure-healthcare-solutions/
Trusted Care Partner of the Month - Secure Healthcare Solutions
Secure Healthcare Solutions are a national and CQC regulated Complex Care Provider, supporting Children and Adults across the UK with...
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We're recruiting for a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse in the Northwest. You’ll be the critical link between individuals with SCI, their families and the wider healthcare system, ensuring they receive person‑centred care wherever they are treated https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
REPOST 🔁 Kent online ... 'Jon Cook, a senior oarsman from Dover is taking on the 290 mile Para Arch to Arc challenge to raise funds for the organisations that have supported him through treatment for a rare spinal tumour'. Read the full story: kentonline.co.uk/dover/sport/... #Charity #Fundraising
Cook’s charity challenge
A senior oarsman is taking on a challenge to raise funds for the organisations that have supported him through treatment for a rare spinal tumour.
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Spinal Cord Injury can put people at risk of pressure ulcers. The University of Leeds alongside those with long term conditions, carers, PAs and health professionals have developed a new website about pressure ulcer prevention ... and they need your feedback www.pressureulcer.co.uk/feedback
Feedback | Pressure Ulcer Prevention
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Have you signed up for SIA healthcare yet? It's free and super convenient - one call, one order and one delivery. You also get access to personalised support, specialist nurses and tailored complimentary items. Find out more ⬇️ https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/sia-healthcare/
#FeedbackFriday ... "It was simply unbelievable to talk to someone who understands my situation. I am incredibly grateful for all the help and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. What an incredible service, my only wish is that I would’ve reached out much earlier."
REPOST 🔁 @itvanglia.bsky.social ... 'Former Harry Potter stunt man campaigns for better lives for disabled people' www.itv.com/watch/news/f...
Our Clinical Team is recruiting for a Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse in the Northwest of England. Salary: £29,516 | Fixed term (2 years) 21 hours per week | Home based For full job description or to APPLY please visit our website https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
New Carers UK findings reveal low awareness of NHS Continuing Healthcare and a flawed assessment process: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/p8gsgtiswu We've joined 11 other charities calling on the Health Secretary to fix NHS CHC once and for all. Sign our petition: https://bit.pulse.ly/qoh2d3zng0
Meet Sau - SIA's Support Coordinator in Greater London. Sau sustained a spinal cord injury in 2013 whilst training to do the London to Paris cycle ride with friends. Outside of work she loves travelling, adventure and eating out 🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4fN...
Sau Tran - Support Coordinator - London
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Push yourself this autumn - sign up for our Accessible Adventure Challenge ⬇️ https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/accessible-adventure-challenge/
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! SIA are recruiting for a Finance Coordinator to join our team | Part Time: 21 hours per week | Salary £36,090 (pro rata) | Hybrid working, with three days a week based at SIA House, Milton Keynes 🔗 https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search #Recruitment #Charity #Jobs
We're currently recruiting for a Specialist Spinal Cord Injury Nurse to join our clinical team in the North West of England. You will be the critical link between individuals with SCI, their families, and the wider healthcare system. More information: spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
