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/

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

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-...

"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-...

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

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

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

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

📰 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/...

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...

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...

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...

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

“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...

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

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

💬"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

🔴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

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

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

Not long until #StopthePressure Day 2025 (supported by @hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social#StopthePressure 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

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

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/

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!

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

📰 '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...

We made history today. For the first time ever, SIA has handed in a petition at 10 Downing Street. Thank you to every supporter who helped us reach this moment - the voices of the SCI community will be heard! https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/sia-delivers-historic-petition-to-downing-street/

Today we’re at Downing Street handing in our petition to the Prime Minister - with 140+ signatures we are calling on Government to adopt the APPG’s recommendations from Fragmented to Coordinated: Building a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury⬇️ https://bit.ly/3LM1AGf

Accessible transport NEWS 📰 '£65 million underspend – the money is there so why is it not being spent on step-free upgrades at South London train stations?' southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham...

Our support coordinator Joe had great day last week delivering SIA training to the physio students @uniofhull.bsky.social He said, 💬"I was able to share my journey and give an insight into the support we offer to people living with spinal cord injuries locally. Thank you for all your questions!"

Alpha - Three Men. One Rope. One Unbreakable Journey is OUT NOW on YouTube 🎬 The incredible true story of three men with with spinal cord injuries Ed Jackson, SIA ambassador Dr Niall McCann and Darren Edwards, as they cross the largest ice cap in Iceland www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2wb...

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

It's #FeedbackFriday and today we shine the spotlight on Stephen from our counselling and wellbeing team. Your mental health is important to us, which is why our service offers mental health support to people with SCI, but also their family too https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/counselling/

Following its big-screen debut 'Alpha' will be available to watch on YouTube from 7pm 🎬 The incredible true story of three men with spinal cord injuries: SIA ambassador Niall McCann, Ed Jackson and Darren Edwards as they attempt to cross the largest ice cap in Europe www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8T3...

The Railways Bill came to Parliament on Nov 5. It offers the chance to rebuild Britain's railways so disabled people can travel with freedom, dignity and confidence. But only if words lead to meaningful action. Read our response on our website: https://bit.ly/494L6Tt

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

REMINDER! 📣 Calling all people of the Midlands - the SIA Birmingham Quiz Night is taking place next Wednesday (19/11) in Longbridge ... but don't worry there's still plenty of time to get involved 🏆 Find out more and book your tables here: www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved... #QuizNight #Charity

We have had a fab time at todays #MASCIP 2025 conference in Loughborough. Karen (SIA SCI specialist nurse) and Kelly (Clinisupplies bladder and bowel nurse specialist) have been showcasing the importance of collaboration in the spinal cord injury community #SpinalCordInjury

SIA trusted legal partners Slater and Gordon are hosting their popular Crabtree’s Curry Night in Manchester in support of SIA 🍛 Thursday 27 November 2025, 5 to 9pm at eastZeast Riverside, Salford 🎟️ Only £50 per person 💻 More info https://www.spinal.co.uk/slater-and-gordon-crabtrees-curry-night/

SIA are delighted to be at the annual MASCIP conference today in Loughborough. Earlier this morning director of programmes Mark Ridler updated the delegates on the recent National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy consultation. Come say hi to us in the exhibition area! #MASCIP2025

Have you used the spinal cord injury knowledge hub on our website? 💻 We want to make sure it’s suitable for everyone in the SCI community, whether you are newly injured, or have a loved one with SCI – click on the link to complete a short survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/SIAKnowled...

How has it already been nearly a week since our Gunpowder Ball 2025? Huge thanks to @cfg-more-than-law.bsky.social and Fletchers for your support The photos are coming very soon but for now you can take a behind the scenes look at the event🤩featuring our very own events team⬇️

We were fortunate enough to be present at our local Armisitice Day event at the MK Rose today, alongside other community representatives, as part of our work with the Armed Forces Covenent. Find out more⬇️ https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/sia-signs-armed-forces-covenant/

We are super excited to once again be taking part in the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge🎄 Benefiting from your doubled donations, and making an even greater impact to the lives of people with spinal cord injury. More details and how to get involved spinal.co.uk/biggive2025/ #BIGgive