APPG on Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026The APPG met with DHSC Minister Sharon Hodgson to discuss NHS England’s proposals to move spinal cord injury from national to local commissioning. Such a decision directly contradicts the calls for greater national coordination, consistent standards, and long-term system reform. 121
APPG on Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Thank you to all the MPs from across the House who joined us in Parliament yesterday to learn more about spinal cord injury, supporting constituents, and to show their support for a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy 132
Reposted by APPG on Spinal Cord InjuryAndy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Today in my role as chair of the @sciappg.bsky.social I met with members of @spinalinjuries.bsky.social. At the event we welcomed MPs of all parties to discuss the need for a National Strategy on Spinal Cord Injury. 052
Reposted by APPG on Spinal Cord InjuryShockat Adam MP @shockatadam.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Great to stand with @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social to support the launch of Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy. People living with spinal cord injuries deserve coordinated care and support at every stage of life. We must make that a reality. 022
APPG on Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Parliament is listening. In the House of Commons today, APPG Chair @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social called on the Government to meet with the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report, ‘From Fragmented to Coordinated: Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy’ 142
APPG on Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social · 29/10/2025📑From Fragmented to Coordinated: Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy Following the APPG on SCI's Inquiry, we have launched our report calling for a coordinated, equitable, and compassionate system of care for everyone affected by spinal cord injury Link below 👇 121
APPG on Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social · 19/09/2025✍️APPG Chair @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social and Vice Chair @gillfurnissmp.bsky.social have written to DHSC requesting a meeting to address the disparities in cancer screening and reproductive health services for women with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities. Read the letter below ⬇️ 020
APPG on Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025🗣️“Poor practice is expensive. Good care saves money and, more importantly, lives. The need for a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy is now undeniable” @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social speaking at an oral evidence session of the APPG Inquiry into the Need for a National Strategy on SCI 052