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Spinal Injuries Association

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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 linktr.ee/spinalinjuriesassociation

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Mark Henderson @markhenderson.bsky.social · 11h
Final reminder of the deadline today to apply to chair or join the Board of our brilliant charity!
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
SIA on the the TV and Radio 📺📻 📺 BBC South West - David's SCI Rehab Story with SIA Support Network Manager Gary Dawson www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... (go to 1:11) 📻 John's Accessible Housing Story with SIA Parliamentary and Public Affairs Coordinator www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (go to 1:40:35)
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Devon @countyofdevon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Dad regaining movement after breaking neck #Devon #BBCNews
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I heard a crunch and instantly could not move, says paralysed dad
A man told he would never feel anything from the neck down is regaining feeling and movement.
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Warwickshire @warwickshireuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
'Four years after being paralysed, I'm stuck in a prison cell' #Warwickshire #BBCNews
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Paralysed Bedworth man's four-year wait for an accessible home
John Bonsor is currently living with his dad but cannot use the bathroom or leave the house without help.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The official photos from the 2026 Rebuilding Lives Conference (Day 2) have arrived! 📸 Check out the Top 140 from an a brilliant couple of days of education, inspiration, action and collaboration in Milton Keynes ... by visiting our Flickr page flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6JKa
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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 #pressureulcerprevention ... and they need your feedback pressureulcer.co.uk/feedback
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🏆 Outstanding SCI Team of the Year - Acute SCI Inreach Team, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 🏆 SIA Rising Star Award - Sophie Wilson, Matt Hampson Foundation #SpinalCordInjury
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
HUGE congratulations to the 2026 winners of the SIA #RebuildingLivesAwards ... 🏆 Campaigning for Change Award - Iwan Sadler, myelopathyorg 🏆 Frank Williams Academy SCI Educator and Mentor Excellence Award - Firas Sarhan, Clinical Education Lead (NSIC) National Spinal Injuries Centre
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The official photos from the 2026 Rebuilding Lives Conference (Day 1) are here📸 Check out the Top 100 from an a brilliant first day of education, inspiration, action and collaboration amongst the SCI community ... by visiting our Flickr page www.flickr.com/photos/spina...
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SIA Rebuilding Lives 2026
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Last Thursday we welcomed our Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal to the 2026 Rebuilding Lives Conference in Milton Keynes. The Princess Royal met the nominees and winners of the Rebuilding Lives Awards, before paying tribute to the vital work of the Spinal Injuries Association.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📰 'Princess Anne meets award winning Aylesbury NHS practitioner ahead of Bucks ceremony' (Bucks Herald) www.bucksherald.co.uk/health/princ...
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Princess Anne meets award winning Aylesbury NHS practitioner ahead of Bucks ceremony
An NHS lead working at Aylesbury's famous spinal cord centre met with the Princess Royal ahead of winning an industry award.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📰 'Princess Anne visits Bucks spinal injury charity event' (Bucks Free Press) www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/2660485...
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Princess Royal joins spinal injury charity's Buckinghamshire conference
Princess Anne visited Stadium MK as the Spinal Injuries Association hosted its annual Rebuilding Lives Conference celebrating the spinal injury community.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📰 'Oxford team wins Outstanding Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Team of the Year award' at the 2026 Rebuilding Lives Awards in Milton Keynes @theoxfordmail.bsky.social www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2660371...
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Oxford hospital team wins national award for life-changing care
The Acute SCI Inreach Team at John Radcliffe Hospital received the Outstanding SCI Team of the Year award at the Spinal Injuries Association’s Rebuilding Lives Awards.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thank you to everyone who has attended day two at the Rebuilding Lives Conference. It had been another day of insightful, thought provoking and collaborative sessions from the SCI community #RebuildingLives #SpinalCordInjury
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Last nights 2026 Rebuilding Lives Awards was amazing 🏆 Celebrating outstanding achievements of individuals and teams in the SCI community. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees #RebuildingLives
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The sessions are well underway at the 2026 #RebuildingLives Conference. From our keynote speaker Helen Dolphin MBE, to Westminster insights, best clinical practice and expert panel discussions.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The stage is set! 🤩 Thank you our headline sponsors Fletchers and Stewarts for supporting us in bringing this fantastic event together
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today’s the first day of our 2026 #RebuildingLives Conference, bringing together experts, partners and members of the SCI community here in Milton Keynes #RBL2026
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
SIA is looking for up to four new Trustees, including its next Chair, to join the Board. We want to hear from people from different communities, professions and life experiences who can bring their own perspective, judgement and skills to the Board. publicleadersappointments.com/opportunitie...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
COMING SOON! Join us in Birmingham on Wednesday 11 November for a charity Quiz Night in aid of SIA. This year the quiz will take place at the @3pbbarristers.bsky.social who are kindly sponsoring and hosting the 2026 event. Find out more and BOOK www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved... #FundraisingFriday
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
SIA is recruiting for a Director of Regional Engagement to join our team. Working across the organisation, the post will help shape SIA's future, leading change that strengthens our people, our culture and our impact beyond our Strategy 2030. APPLY: spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/s…
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
SCI NEWS 📰 'A Sheffield spinal nurse says he is lucky to walk again following a spinal cord injury when he fell in his garden.' NR Times nrtimes.co.uk/spinal-nurse...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Spinal Cord Injury can put people at risk of pressure ulcers. @UniversityLeeds alongside those with long term conditions, carers, PAs and health professionals have developed a new website about #pressureulcerprevention ... and they need your feedback www.pressureulcer.co.uk/feedback
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
G'mar tov to all of our Jewish members and their families 💙
G'mar tov to all of our Jewish members and their families
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
SIA is delighted to introduce you to Cam Treble, our new Champion for Sport. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2025 he's documented his recovery and journey back into sport, showing the ups and downs to help inspire others www.spinal.co.uk/introducing-cam-tr…
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Listen to Miranda talk about the upcoming challenge on BBC Shropshire www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (go to 1:06:50)
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Clare Ashford - 10/09/2026 - BBC Sounds
Clare's here to brighten up your mid-morning with music, conversation and updates.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📰 'Oswestry grandmother who is scared of heights takes on 90ft abseil 40 years after life‑changing accident' @shropshirestar.com Read the full story: www.shropshirestar.com/news/oswestr...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're thrilled to announce that we have been selected as Charity of the Year at the recent @cmsuk.bsky.social Awards 2026 in London 🏆 Congratulations to all of this years winners and nominees #CMSUKAwards
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📰 'Mobility in Motion teams up with Spinal Injuries Association to advance accessible travel' (THIIS Magazine) Read more: thiis.co.uk/mobility-in-...
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Mobility in Motion teams up with Spinal Injuries Association to advance accessible travel - THIIS Magazine
Vehicle adaptation specialist Mobility in Motion has announced a new collaboration with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), bringing together two organisations with a shared focus on supporting gre...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
JOIN OUR TEAM! SIA is currently recruiting for the following roles: - Administration Assistant (services) - Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse (North West) - Spinal Cord Injury Specialist Nurse (London) For more information and full job descriptions: spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shanah Tovah to all of our Jewish members and their families 💙
Shanah Tovah to all of our Jewish members and their families 💙
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🩷SIA Lifestyle has a new home! Shop exclusive discounts across more than 400 products from brands chosen with the SCI community in mind. Plus, every purchase generates a donation to SIA Find out more⬇️ sialifestyle.co.uk.
Text reading 'a new way to shop, one home for products and brands chosen for the SCI community, so you're not searching all over' with image of laptop and phone showing SIALifestyle websiteText reading 'built around life with SCI - whatever life with sci looks like for you, we've got a category for it. From getting dressed in the morning to getting out and about, SIA Lifestyle has got you covered' with images reflecting categories: clothing and footwear, adventure and travel, sport and fitness, home and tech and mobility, with list of further categoriesText reading 'every sale gives something back - a percentage of every purchase goes to SIA, meaning services like our advice line, support network and community groups can continue to support anyone affected by SCI' with SIA Lifestyle URL and logoSIA Lifestyle logo and URL
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Spinal Injuries Association is currently looking for up to four new Trustees, including its next Chair, to join the Board at an important point in the charity’s development. Find out more and download the recruitment pack: publicleadersappointments.com/opportunitie... Closing: Friday 9 October 2026
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"‘The NHS denied me funding so I was put in a care home – aged 43" SIA member Alex Barthe lost 14 months of independence because of a remote CHC assessment. Read the full story in @telegraph.co.uk - www.telegraph.co.uk/money/care/senior-care/nhs-remote-assessment-put-me-care-home-aged-only-43/
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Williams Racing F1 @williamsracingf1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The fastest way forward is knowing where you’ve been. Introducing our '81 FW07C-inspired livery, as we return to Madrid 📸🏎️ Presented by @Atlassian .
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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Spinal cord injury is low-volume but complex, requiring specialist expertise and rehabilitation. If the Health Bill moves commissioning to ICBs, we need guarantees that specialist workforce capacity, national standards and sustainability of specialist centres are protected.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our briefing to Parliamentarians is available: www.spinal.co.uk/campaigns/our-campaigns/working-on-your-behalf/
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Working on your behalf - SIA
Here at Spinal Injuries Association we continue to work on your behalf throughout the year on the issues that you...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
To learn more about the Health Bill and spinal cord injury services, read the Autumn edition of Forward, or on our website: www.spinal.co.uk/news/keep-it-together-dont-fragment-spinal-cord-injury-services/
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Keep it together - don't fragment spinal cord injury services
NHS England has indicated that commissioning responsibility for adult and paediatric spinal cord injury services may transfer from national specialised commissioning to...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🗣️ "The care and access to support for patients dependent on specialist services should not depend on where those patients live". Listen to @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social, Chair of @sciappg.bsky.social, speaking about the impact of the #HealthBill on #spinalcordinjury services
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Spinal Cord Injury can put people at risk of pressure ulcers. 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
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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The Health Bill must protect patients who depend on specialised services. As Chair of the Spinal Cord Injury @sciappg.bsky.social I've written about my amendments to strengthen the Health Bill. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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The Health Bill must protect patients who depend on specialised services
The Health Bill returning to Parliament this week is far more than an organisational restructuring.
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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
For the last 6 months, I’ve been working on a story of prejudice, bureaucracy, and misplaced cost-cutting. In today’s paper: the disabled people who are being banned from going abroad by the state. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... - by me and @patrickjbutler.bsky.social
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‘I want to live’: the disabled people unable to go abroad because of care funding refusal
Campaigners say care users face a postcode lottery for support overseas – despite no extra cost to taxpayer
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The autumn 2026 edition of our FORWARD magazine is OUT NOW! 🍂 There's something for everyone to enjoy from powerful real-life stories, to educational features, SIA updates, holiday reviews, and much much more! SUBSCRIBE today for just £24/yr www.spinal.co.uk/product/forward-ma…
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Thank you to our Trusted Care partners Abbots Care for taking on the Superhero Tri for SIA! Read the full story below in the @bournemouthecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2648567...
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Dorset homecare provider staff take on triathlon for Spinal Injuries Association
Dorset-based homecare provider Abbots Care took part in the Superhero Series Triathlon last Saturday, raising money for the Spinal Injuries…
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Spinal Cord Injury can put people at risk of pressure ulcers. @UniversityLeeds alongside those with long term conditions, carers, PAs and health professionals have developed a new website about #pressureulcerprevention ... and they need your feedback www.pressureulcer.co.uk/feedback
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
💬 "Having the right rehabilitation and therapy to help rebuild your confidence and regain your independence is absolutely vital for people with spinal cord injury." Watch Helen's story, featuring SIA Support Network Manager Gary Dawson below: www.itv.com/news/wales/2...
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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...
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Suzanne Guest @haveigotsuzforyou.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What an amazing achievement! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Man from Kent with spinal injury completes Channel challenge
Jon Cook is believed to be the first person with a spinal injury to complete the Arch to Arc.
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The University of Leeds have developed some new resources to help people prevent pressure ulcers at home, including an interactive website 💻 www.pressureulcer.co.uk The research team would love to hear your thoughts and feedback here www.pressureulcer.co.uk/feedback
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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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...
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