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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 https://linktr.ee/spinalinjuriesassociation

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What a great turnout we had for our first Stoke-On-Trent spinal cord injury community group at Trentham Golf Club. If you live locally and want to connect with other people affected by SCI then check out all the details on our website www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...

10.03.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ParalympicsGB | Butterfield and kean sweep world champions aside in dominant display Official home of ParalympicsGB - the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that competes at the Paralympic summer and winter Games, run by the British Paralympic Association. Meet the athletes, find...

"We’ve played better in every game and that was a demonstration out there" ✨

Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean swept world champions Japan aside as they continued their ascendency in the mixed doubles wheelchair curling 🀯

paralympics.org.uk/articles/but...

07.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Things we love to see! The 12 members of the 2026 #TeamSIA London Marathon team are deep into their training block now and pushing/running those extra miles for SIA. Pictured below is Craig from Lowestoft on the seafront in the Spring sunshine! www.justgiving.com/campaign/sia...

09.03.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Improving Women’s Health after Spinal Cord Injury In a huge win for our Women’s Health Campaign, the Women and Equalities Select Committee has recommended that the Government...

In a huge win for our Women’s Health Campaign, the Women and Equalities Select Committee has recommended that the Government require specialist support and guidance is provided to women after spinal cord injury. Read the full story www.spinal.co.uk/news/improvi... with @hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social

09.03.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This International Women’s Day, we’re turning the mic over to two incredible women living with SCI🩷

Watch/listen now at www.spinal.co.uk/podcast
🎧All episodes now available on Apple Music/Spotify/Youtube

08.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to SIA volunteer Trish as she's interviewed about her life as someone with spinal cord injury and the difference we have made to her life. She continues to amaze us with her ongoing fundraising efforts, and the many hours of dedication she gives to our charity open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1i...

06.03.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Overseas Cycle 2026 (Toulouse to Bordeaux) Join Team SIA for an unforgettable five-day adventure, combining camaraderie, culture, all for a great cause. In 2026, this flagship...

Join Team SIA for an unforgettable five-day adventure, combining camaraderie, culture, all for a great cause πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ 🚴 In 2026 we will be cycling through the heart of France, covering 300–350 km across three full days of cycling.

Find out more and get involved: www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...

06.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What we've all been waiting for, racing returns this weekend πŸ™Œ

Let's go, team πŸ’™

04.03.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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ParalympicsGB | Butterfield and kean clinch first win Official home of ParalympicsGB - the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that competes at the Paralympic summer and winter Games, run by the British Paralympic Association. Meet the athletes, find...

First win βœ…

Momentum building 🧱

Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean are ready for more after notching their first win of Milano Cortina 2026

paralympics.org.uk/articles/but...

05.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We're excited to announce that Lois Norris has become an SIA Ambassador. Over the last 10 years Lois has developed knowledge of the practical challenges faced by people living with spinal cord injury due to her work as a barrister https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/sia-announce-lois-norris-as-ambassador/

04.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman paralysed in skiing accident backs campaign for better NHS bowel care β€œParalysed bowel care should not be 'a nice to have' in the NHS - it is an essential care requirement”

πŸ“° SIA in the News - β€œParalysed bowel care should not be 'a nice to have' in the NHS - it is an essential care requirement” www.sunderlandecho.com/health/sunde...

03.03.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Which major, red-carpet event gets wheelchair users to enter the building by the kitchens every year πŸ‘€

PODCAST EPISODE SPOTLIGHTπŸŽ™οΈHannah Cockcroft & Nathan Maguire

Watch/listen now at www.spinal.co.uk
All episodes available on Apple Music/Spotify/Youtube

03.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What better way to start the new season than to pick up a copy of our latest Forward magazine, with plenty of brilliant features, stories, tips and ideas on how you can get your 2026 off to a fun and fulfilling start 🏡️ Only £24/yr > www.spinal.co.uk/news/spring-... #ForwardMagazine #SpinalCordInjury

02.03.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you checked out SIA Lifestyle yet?
πŸ’ΈExclusive discounts
πŸ’™Every purchase contributes directly to SIA
From clothing to mobility aids to holidays – there’s something for everyone⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/product-category/offers-from-our-partners/

28.02.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REPOST πŸ”„ ICE Trikes

3 Days ago (SIA Champion for Adventure) Karen Darke MBE, British gold medal ParalympicsGB cyclist, embarked on an epic cycling adventure in northern Mongolia on her Handcycle! -30 degree temperatures, 9 days, 160km across the frozen Lake Khovsgol in Mongolia.

πŸ“· John Baikie

27.02.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW SIA COMMUNITY GROUPS πŸ”΄πŸ”΅ Stoke-on-Trent, Kent and London. Our community groups are a great way of connecting to other people with spinal cord injury or cauda equina syndrome, their friends and families and they offer regular opportunities to socialise www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...

27.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ONLY 2 MONTHS until the 2026 #LondonMarathon ... and Team SIA are ready and raring to go to take on this epic 26.2 mile challenge for our cause πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦½πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ πŸ…πŸ’™ ❀️ We will be introducing you to them all very soon! DONATE to #TeamSIA here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sialondonmarathon26

26.02.2026 13:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're proud to recognise Abbots Care as this month’s Trusted Care Partner for their outstanding commitment, leadership, and advocacy for people living with spinal cord injury. Read more: www.spinal.co.uk/news/trusted...

26.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REPOST πŸ”„ JMW Clinical Negligence ...

We are pleased to announce we have raised Β£11,500 for SIA from our recent charity quiz. Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

www.jmw.co.uk/services-for...

26.02.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ParalympicsGB | How to watch the milano cortina 2026 winter paralympics Official home of ParalympicsGB - the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that competes at the Paralympic summer and winter Games, run by the British Paralympic Association. Meet the athletes, find...

Not long now… πŸ“ΊπŸ“±

#Paralympics | #MilanoCortina
paralympics.org.uk/articles/how...

10.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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PODCAST EPISODE SPOTLIGHTπŸŽ™οΈ

Episode: David Holmes & Rosie Mayes - Love, Intimacy & Everyday Reality (Part Two)
Contains some adult themes

Watch/listen to all episodes now at www.spinal.co.uk
Available on Spotify/Apple Music/Youtube

24.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PODCAST EPISODE SPOTLIGHTπŸŽ™οΈ

David Holmes & Rosie Mayes - Finding Love After Life Changes (part one)

Watch/listen to all episodes at www.spinal.co.uk/podcast
Available on Spotify/Apple Music/Youtube

24.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dragons' Den - Series 23: Episode 4 The pitches are for a cookie business founded by two brothers, a mission-led sports events company, an online business with products for hand function and a sea moss-powered wellness brand.

Did you see our friends and SIA Lifestyle partners from Active Hands on Dragons Den last night? ... if you missed it then you can watch their pitch back on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... (go to 29:22)

20.02.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Text reading our support line is closed today

Text reading our support line is closed today

Due to unforseen circumstances our Support Line is CLOSED today.
It will re-open as normal on Monday.

Visit our website for more information about what support is available in your area:.
https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/find-support-now/

20.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready, set, go: tips for travelling with confidence after spinal cord injury - an online spotlight event We’re excited to invite our members and those who support them to a FREE online spotlight event from the Frank...

We’re excited to invite our members and those who support them to a FREE online spotlight event from the Frank Williams Academy.

Ready, Set, GO: Tips for Travelling with Confidence
πŸ“† Thursday 12 March 2026
πŸ•‘ 6.30 - 8.30pm
πŸ’» Online via Microsoft Teams
BOOK NOW > www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...

20.02.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tune in to BBC One tonight to watch one of our newest SIA Lifestyle partners The Active Hands Company pitch to the Dragons! πŸ“Ί

Find out more about our partnership, the current offers available and all that SIA Lifestyle has to offer on our website: www.spinal.co.uk/product-cate...

19.02.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Text reading Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Muslim members and their families with related graphics

Text reading Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Muslim members and their families with related graphics

Wishing all of our Muslim members and their families a happy Ramadan πŸ’™

18.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Things you love to see πŸ’™ Huge congratulations to Brian Abram aka Grandad Wheels on your thoroughly deserved nomination for Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year

18.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New research to inform inclusive micromobility regulation with TRL We’ve commissioned TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) to deliver a major new research project to help inform the future of micromobility ...

πŸ“° Motability Foundation announces new research with TRL on inclusive micromobility regulation in the UK. Read the full release:
www.motabilityfoundation.org.uk/news/new-res...

18.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“° Alongside other charities and parliamentarian, we are calling on the independent adult social care review to recognise continence care as a core issue of dignity and patient safety ⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/news/chariti...

17.02.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0