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. www.spinal.co.uk
Our spinal cord injury knowledge hub is made to equip you with information on everything SCI, and we want to make sure that it's suitable, relevant and up to date for everybody in our community.
Please take our short survey to give us your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SIAKnowledgeHub
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our spinal cord injury knowledge hub is made to equip you with information on everything SCI, and we want to make sure that it's suitable, relevant and up to date for everybody in our community.
Please take our short survey to give us your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SIAKnowledgeHub
Please take our short survey to give us your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SIAKnowledgeHub
📰 Who cares for the carers when they need support?
Holes in the social care system mean that disabled people who rely family carers cannot return that support when they need it. Ruth Hunt reports on @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Holes in the social care system mean that disabled people who rely family carers cannot return that support when they need it. Ruth Hunt reports on @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Who cares for the carers when they need support?
Holes in the social care system mean that disabled people who rely family carers cannot return that support when they need it
www.thecanary.co
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📰 Who cares for the carers when they need support?
Holes in the social care system mean that disabled people who rely family carers cannot return that support when they need it. Ruth Hunt reports on @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Holes in the social care system mean that disabled people who rely family carers cannot return that support when they need it. Ruth Hunt reports on @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Join your local SIA community group this Winter ❄️ We have over 25 groups that meet regularly throughout England and Wales, and they're a great place to chat with other members of the spinal cord injury community in your area. Find your nearest group spinal.co.uk/event-catego...
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Join your local SIA community group this Winter ❄️ We have over 25 groups that meet regularly throughout England and Wales, and they're a great place to chat with other members of the spinal cord injury community in your area. Find your nearest group spinal.co.uk/event-catego...
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The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now.
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Andy McDonald MP: ‘The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now’ - Politics.co.uk
The UK has a proud legacy in spinal cord injury (SCI) care. It was here, at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, that professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann pioneered a model of rehabilitation that placed the patient at...
www.politics.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now.
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Behind the scenes at Downing Street ✍️ Check out our latest online blog written by Dharshana Sridhar (SIA public affairs lead) and find out more about this history making day in Westminster ... www.spinal.co.uk/behind-the-s... with @sciappg.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Behind the scenes at Downing Street ✍️ Check out our latest online blog written by Dharshana Sridhar (SIA public affairs lead) and find out more about this history making day in Westminster ... www.spinal.co.uk/behind-the-s... with @sciappg.bsky.social
📰 Salisbury MP John Glen hands in spinal injury care petition to Prime Minister.
With @sciappg.bsky.social
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2563307...
With @sciappg.bsky.social
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2563307...
Petition for urgent reforms in spinal injury care handed to Downing Street
A report from the APPG calls for national standards to replace the current fragmented system.
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
📰 Salisbury MP John Glen hands in spinal injury care petition to Prime Minister.
With @sciappg.bsky.social
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2563307...
With @sciappg.bsky.social
www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2563307...
This time last week we were thrilled to bring some early festive cheer to the Furtho Manor Farm Christmas Fair in Milton Keynes 🎁 Linda and her team raised an amazing £1400 for SIA that will support local people with spinal cord injury #ThankYou #Fundraising #SupportLocal
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This time last week we were thrilled to bring some early festive cheer to the Furtho Manor Farm Christmas Fair in Milton Keynes 🎁 Linda and her team raised an amazing £1400 for SIA that will support local people with spinal cord injury #ThankYou #Fundraising #SupportLocal
Tis (almost) the season 🎄 Our 2025 Christmas Card catalogue is out now! All 8 designs have been donated by members of the spinal cord injury community and every purchase supports our vital work. Beat the rush, order now through our dedicated online shop! https://www.charitycardshop.com/SIA
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Tis (almost) the season 🎄 Our 2025 Christmas Card catalogue is out now! All 8 designs have been donated by members of the spinal cord injury community and every purchase supports our vital work. Beat the rush, order now through our dedicated online shop! https://www.charitycardshop.com/SIA
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“Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury”, writes @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social
🗣️ The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
🗣️ The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Andy McDonald MP: ‘The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now’ - Politics.co.uk
The UK has a proud legacy in spinal cord injury (SCI) care. It was here, at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, that professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann pioneered a model of rehabilitation that placed the patient at...
www.politics.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
“Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury”, writes @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social
🗣️ The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
🗣️ The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
On Wednesday night our Birmingham Fundraising Group hosted their very first Quiz Night for SIA 📝 We were delighted with the turnout and thrilled so say the event raised £1000. There was a raffle and even a prize for the best Christmas jumper! ☃️ #FundraisingFriday
November 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On Wednesday night our Birmingham Fundraising Group hosted their very first Quiz Night for SIA 📝 We were delighted with the turnout and thrilled so say the event raised £1000. There was a raffle and even a prize for the best Christmas jumper! ☃️ #FundraisingFriday
Congratulations to our support network manager Gary Dawson on winning the Inspirational Contribution Award at the 2025 NR Times Awards 🏆 We are so proud of all his achievements and this is fantastic recognition for all Gary does to support the SCI community #NRTimesAwards
November 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations to our support network manager Gary Dawson on winning the Inspirational Contribution Award at the 2025 NR Times Awards 🏆 We are so proud of all his achievements and this is fantastic recognition for all Gary does to support the SCI community #NRTimesAwards
For #StopthePressure day, member Brian (Grandad Wheels ) is sharing his experiences of pressure ulcers to highlight just how easily they can happen if you have SCI - the wrong shoe or cushion can lead to months of bed rest⬇️
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
For #StopthePressure day, member Brian (Grandad Wheels ) is sharing his experiences of pressure ulcers to highlight just how easily they can happen if you have SCI - the wrong shoe or cushion can lead to months of bed rest⬇️
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT
💬"Every pressure ulcer we prevent saves someone pain, protects independence and saves public money."
Andy McDonald MP is supporting #StopthePressure by calling on healthcare leaders to focus on the small actions they could take which will have a big impact⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
Andy McDonald MP is supporting #StopthePressure by calling on healthcare leaders to focus on the small actions they could take which will have a big impact⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
💬"Every pressure ulcer we prevent saves someone pain, protects independence and saves public money."
Andy McDonald MP is supporting #StopthePressure by calling on healthcare leaders to focus on the small actions they could take which will have a big impact⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
Andy McDonald MP is supporting #StopthePressure by calling on healthcare leaders to focus on the small actions they could take which will have a big impact⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
🔴Pressure ulcers cost the NHS a staggering £8.2 billion a year
We believe that small actions can have a big impact - find out more about the government's plans, preventing and managing pressure ulcers and more⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
@hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social
We believe that small actions can have a big impact - find out more about the government's plans, preventing and managing pressure ulcers and more⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
@hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🔴Pressure ulcers cost the NHS a staggering £8.2 billion a year
We believe that small actions can have a big impact - find out more about the government's plans, preventing and managing pressure ulcers and more⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
@hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social
We believe that small actions can have a big impact - find out more about the government's plans, preventing and managing pressure ulcers and more⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
@hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social
It's #StopthePressure Day and todays theme is small actions BIG IMPACT. Throughout the day we'll be sharing information and stories to raise awareness of the devastating impact pressure ulcers have on the SCI community www.spinal.co.uk/news/stop-th... #STP2025
Stop the pressure day 2025 - Small actions, big impact
Today (20 November 2025) is International Stop the Pressure Day, an annual event to raise awareness of the impact of...
www.spinal.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It's #StopthePressure Day and todays theme is small actions BIG IMPACT. Throughout the day we'll be sharing information and stories to raise awareness of the devastating impact pressure ulcers have on the SCI community www.spinal.co.uk/news/stop-th... #STP2025
For #StopthePressure day, we asked our clinicians when you're most at risk of developing pressure ulcers, and what to do if you think you have one⬇️
Hudgell Solicitors #4nations #smallactionsBIGIMPACT
Hudgell Solicitors #4nations #smallactionsBIGIMPACT
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
For #StopthePressure day, we asked our clinicians when you're most at risk of developing pressure ulcers, and what to do if you think you have one⬇️
Hudgell Solicitors #4nations #smallactionsBIGIMPACT
Hudgell Solicitors #4nations #smallactionsBIGIMPACT
It's Stop the Pressure Day and we are looking at how small actions can have a big impact - we'll be sharing info and stories to raise awareness of the devastating impact pressure ulcers have on the SCI community. Visit our website for more information⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It's Stop the Pressure Day and we are looking at how small actions can have a big impact - we'll be sharing info and stories to raise awareness of the devastating impact pressure ulcers have on the SCI community. Visit our website for more information⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
https://www.spinal.co.uk/stop-the-pressure
Not long until #StopthePressure Day 2025 (supported by @hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social)
This year we're looking at small actions that can make a big impact - whether that's for people with SCI, clinicians or policymakers.
Join us tomorrow for more info!
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT #4nations
This year we're looking at small actions that can make a big impact - whether that's for people with SCI, clinicians or policymakers.
Join us tomorrow for more info!
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT #4nations
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Not long until #StopthePressure Day 2025 (supported by @hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social)
This year we're looking at small actions that can make a big impact - whether that's for people with SCI, clinicians or policymakers.
Join us tomorrow for more info!
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT #4nations
This year we're looking at small actions that can make a big impact - whether that's for people with SCI, clinicians or policymakers.
Join us tomorrow for more info!
#smallactionsBIGIMPACT #4nations
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The Spinal Cord Injury all-party group of MPs recently published a report on the need for a national strategy for spinal cord injury.
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Spinal Cord Injury all-party group of MPs recently published a report on the need for a national strategy for spinal cord injury.
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
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If you or a Disabled person you know has benefitted from the Cycle to Work scheme or hopes to use it in the future, whether that's using a bike, e-bike or non-standard cycle, we'd love to hear from you. Share your story in the comments or pop and email to [email protected].
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you or a Disabled person you know has benefitted from the Cycle to Work scheme or hopes to use it in the future, whether that's using a bike, e-bike or non-standard cycle, we'd love to hear from you. Share your story in the comments or pop and email to [email protected].
Front cover reveal! 😍 The Winter issue of our quarterly Forward Magazine is out on 1 December. A beautiful, sixty-page lifestyle magazine brimming with real life stories, news and updates from across the spinal cord injury community. SUBSCRIBE TODAY https://www.spinal.co.uk/product/forward-magazine/
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Front cover reveal! 😍 The Winter issue of our quarterly Forward Magazine is out on 1 December. A beautiful, sixty-page lifestyle magazine brimming with real life stories, news and updates from across the spinal cord injury community. SUBSCRIBE TODAY https://www.spinal.co.uk/product/forward-magazine/
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is coming soon and its great to see some famous faces getting behind this incredible campaign. Double your donations to SIA from 2-9 December, and make double the impact to the lives of people with spinal cord injury spinal.co.uk/biggive
The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is coming soon and its great to see some famous faces getting behind this incredible campaign. Double your donations to SIA from 2-9 December, and make double the impact to the lives of people with spinal cord injury spinal.co.uk/biggive
Our nurse specialist Karen has been having a great time at the 30th British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) conference in Edinburgh, collaborating with Clinisupplies for this poster presentation 🤩 Thank you for having us!
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our nurse specialist Karen has been having a great time at the 30th British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) conference in Edinburgh, collaborating with Clinisupplies for this poster presentation 🤩 Thank you for having us!
Our SCI knowledge hub is made to equip you with info on everything and we want to make sure that it's suitable for everyone in the SCI community.
Click below to take our short survey (it'll only take a few minutes) and let us know how we're doing⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nRCkvC
Click below to take our short survey (it'll only take a few minutes) and let us know how we're doing⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nRCkvC
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our SCI knowledge hub is made to equip you with info on everything and we want to make sure that it's suitable for everyone in the SCI community.
Click below to take our short survey (it'll only take a few minutes) and let us know how we're doing⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nRCkvC
Click below to take our short survey (it'll only take a few minutes) and let us know how we're doing⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nRCkvC
📰 'Providing care for those who cared for us' by @rfhunt1.bsky.social The relationship we develop with family members who care for us after injured, and the guilt that comes when we can’t return that care personally, is something many people with disabilities experience nrtimes.co.uk/providing-ca...
Providing care for those who cared for us
In May 1989, I sustained serious spinal cord injuries in a suicide attempt. When I was finally discharged, I went home to my mum and dad and brother.
nrtimes.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
📰 'Providing care for those who cared for us' by @rfhunt1.bsky.social The relationship we develop with family members who care for us after injured, and the guilt that comes when we can’t return that care personally, is something many people with disabilities experience nrtimes.co.uk/providing-ca...