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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. www.spinal.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Would you donate £5 to charity, or double it for the next person? 😆🎁

We teamed up with Clara Holmes to take this challenge to the streets, and trust us, the festive generosity was flowing!

PS: All donations will be made by Big Give to a #ChristmasChallenge charity 💫
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Over £22k raised in the first 24 hours of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge for people with spinal cord injury. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and made double the impact so far! #ThankYou www.spinal.co.uk/biggive2025/
December 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Have you used FES, or supported someone who has?
If you're over 18 and have 5 minutes spare, fill in this survey from Queen Margaret University (before Wednesday 10 Dec) and let them know about your experiences⬇️
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/fes-guidelines-survey-2025-final
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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This International Day of Disabled People, we’re reminded that disability justice is deeply connected to every other fight for equity.

Our struggles connect us. Our solidarity is our strength! 💥
#IDDP
December 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🤝£53 could help cover the cost of a peer support session with advice from the perspective of someone who has lived experience of SCI

Donate to the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge this week and your donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you
www.spinal.co.uk/biggive
Rehabilitation after SCI - it’s more than physical – Big Give
4,700 people in the UK sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI) every year through accident or illness. That's twelve people a day finding themselves with nowhere to turn. Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) ...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We are here to help people navigate through the challenges of SCI, both physically and mentally. Our teams work across the UK to help as many people as possible and your donations can make a huge difference⬇️
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Then vs Now 📷 🏠💙

SIA House in Milton Keynes taken exactly 20 years apart. Now with more trees and a much larger team! #SpinalCordInjury #Community #MiltonKeynes
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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WOW, we’ve already raised £2 MILLION in the #ChristmasChallenge! 🎉 Our quickest record yet.

Thanks to you, hundreds of charities are already receiving double donations at BigGive.org. Every gift will be matched whilst funds last. Let’s keep this momentum going 💖🎄
December 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Rehabilitation after spinal cord injury - it's more than physical.

This week, to mark the launch of the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge we're telling Paul's story - watch the full video, and help us to help even more of the SCI community by visiting⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/biggive
Rehabilitation after SCI - it's more than physical – Big Give
4,700 people in the UK sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI) every year through accident or illness. That's twelve people a day finding themselves with nowhere to turn. Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the expert, guiding voice, helping people navigate...
donate.biggive.org
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 2005 our Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal officially opened our new accessible home here in Buckinghamshire. In the heart of Milton Keynes, nestled among tall trees and green spaces, lies a testament to the power of collaboration and community 💚 #SIAHouse #Charity #SpinalCordInjury
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our network of companies supporting those affected by spinal cord injury is growing this Winter 🫶

This month we’re delighted to be joined by three new business members: Calidus Care, Nursing Direct, and Prestige Nursing & Care. Read more www.spinal.co.uk/news/new-bus...
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge gets underway tomorrow and will be open until 9 December 🎁 Double your donations to SIA, and make double the impact to the SCI community this Winter. Get involved and find out more about how this money will change lives www.spinal.co.uk/biggive2025/
Big Give 2025 - COMING SOON!
This Christmas, help bring hope to people with spinal cord injury. DOUBLE THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION through our match-funded...
www.spinal.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Winter issue of Forward magazine is OUT NOW! ❄️ Cosy in and relax with our beautiful, sixty-page lifestyle magazine brimming with real life stories, news and updates from across the spinal cord injury community. ❄️ SUBSCRIBE TODAY www.spinal.co.uk/product/forw... #ForwardMagazine #SpinalCordInjury
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Massive congrats to Carlos and @williamsracingf1.bsky.social for another brilliant podium in 2025. What a season its been 🏆... and confirmed P5 in the constructors too. We're so proud to be your charity partners 💙
A PODIUM IN QATAR, VAMOOOOOOOSSSSSS!!!!!! 🤩

CARLOS SAINZ. TAKE. A. BOW. 👏👏👏

#DrivenByMyprotein
@myprotein
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
December is fast approaching, Santa and his elves have been busy, but fear not ... as there's still time to order your 2025 SIA #Charity #ChristmasCards 🎄8 designs available! Visit our dedicated shop https://www.charitycardshop.com/SIA Every purchase supports our vital work #ThankYou
November 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Today we shine the spotlight on Brendan, our support network coordinator in the Midlands 🩵 We love receiving your feedback, so if you have been supported by anyone in our team and would like to share your thoughts with us, then send us a DM #FeedbackFriday #SpinalCordInjury
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're delighted to announce that Lifeways Care have recently joined us as our newest SIA #TrustedCarePartner in Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and East Riding ❤️

Find out more about Lifeways Care and how they can support you on our website: www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This Christmas, help bring hope to people with spinal cord injury 🎄 DOUBLE THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION through our match-funded @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge from midday 2 December until midday 9 December 🎁 spinal.co.uk/biggive2025/
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Disability campaigners have slammed 'appalling' changes made to the Motability scheme by the UK Government while calling out misinformation being spread by certain corners of the media
Disability campaigners call out misinformation over Motability 'luxury cars'
www.thenational.scot
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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We’re confirming the need for the Motability Scheme to evolve to adapt for the future. We will continue to connect disabled people to freedom and independence while also boosting economic growth across the UK.

Read more about the changes: news.mo.co.uk/news/scheme-...
The Motability Scheme evolves for the future while staying firmly committed to supporting disabled people
⁠Motability Scheme confirms the need for change today in response to the Budget, continuing its core purpose of delivering vital mobility solutions for disabled people across the UK, and maintaining s...
news.mo.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"Today’s Budget confirms a significant change for disabled people who rely on the Motability Scheme. The Government will remove VAT relief on new Motability vehicle leases, increasing the overall cost of accessing a suitable vehicle."

Read our statement: www.spinal.co.uk/news/budget-...
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
SIA and the Frank Williams Academy are recruiting! We are looking for a number of clinical bank trainers to join our team. All trainers will be paid £25 per hour on a session by session basis (+ travel expenses) For more information and to APPL visit: https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you @stjohnschambers.bsky.social for raising vital funds for SIA at their recent conference at St George’s Hall in Bristol. The event attracted over 80 legal professionals from across the South West, and is another great example of an event raising money and awareness of spinal cord injury
November 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge get's underway a week today, and just like on Christmas Day ... we can't wait! 😃 Double your donations to SIA from 2-9 December, and make double the impact to the lives of people with spinal cord injury ❤️ www.spinal.co.uk/biggive2025
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM