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 https://linktr.ee/spinalinjuriesassociation
⭐️ NEW SIA Community Groups in Northern Ireland ⭐️ Hosted by our wonderful support network coordinator Lisa we are delighted to confirm that we now host monthly groups for people with spinal cord injury in Belfast and Dunadry, Antrim. Find out more on our website: www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
January 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
⭐️ NEW SIA Community Groups in Northern Ireland ⭐️ Hosted by our wonderful support network coordinator Lisa we are delighted to confirm that we now host monthly groups for people with spinal cord injury in Belfast and Dunadry, Antrim. Find out more on our website: www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
COMING SOON! Online spotlight event on bladder health and care, from the Frank Williams Academy. A FREE webinar for our members and those who support them.
💻 Wednesday 28 January | 6.30-8.30pm | Microsoft Teams
Find out more and book your place here www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
💻 Wednesday 28 January | 6.30-8.30pm | Microsoft Teams
Find out more and book your place here www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
January 20, 2026 at 9:25 AM
COMING SOON! Online spotlight event on bladder health and care, from the Frank Williams Academy. A FREE webinar for our members and those who support them.
💻 Wednesday 28 January | 6.30-8.30pm | Microsoft Teams
Find out more and book your place here www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
💻 Wednesday 28 January | 6.30-8.30pm | Microsoft Teams
Find out more and book your place here www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
JOIN OUR TEAM! We're currently recruiting for a Trusts and grants coordinator. You will work with staff across the charity to submit persuasive bids, grow and diversify our portfolio of funders, and strengthen our relationships with donors. More details: spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
January 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM
JOIN OUR TEAM! We're currently recruiting for a Trusts and grants coordinator. You will work with staff across the charity to submit persuasive bids, grow and diversify our portfolio of funders, and strengthen our relationships with donors. More details: spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
Did you know? ... so called 'Blue Monday' was actually made up by a marketing company to sell holidays in 2005.
Our emotions are more complex than that and depression doesn’t care what day it is. If you’re feeling low then our SIA support network are here for you 💙 www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
Our emotions are more complex than that and depression doesn’t care what day it is. If you’re feeling low then our SIA support network are here for you 💙 www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Did you know? ... so called 'Blue Monday' was actually made up by a marketing company to sell holidays in 2005.
Our emotions are more complex than that and depression doesn’t care what day it is. If you’re feeling low then our SIA support network are here for you 💙 www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
Our emotions are more complex than that and depression doesn’t care what day it is. If you’re feeling low then our SIA support network are here for you 💙 www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
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Blue Monday doesn’t exist, and it’s not the most depressing day of the year.
In fact, it’s a marketing gimmick, and depression is a mental health condition that can affect people on any day of the year.
In fact, it’s a marketing gimmick, and depression is a mental health condition that can affect people on any day of the year.
January 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Blue Monday doesn’t exist, and it’s not the most depressing day of the year.
In fact, it’s a marketing gimmick, and depression is a mental health condition that can affect people on any day of the year.
In fact, it’s a marketing gimmick, and depression is a mental health condition that can affect people on any day of the year.
REPOST 🔁 ... Join our trusted partners JMW on Thursday February 12th for the SIA Charity Quiz at the Victoria & Albert Hotel, Manchester!
An evening of trivia, food and friendly competition - all in support of the Spinal Injuries Association. Book your place today jmw.co.uk/events/sia-c...
An evening of trivia, food and friendly competition - all in support of the Spinal Injuries Association. Book your place today jmw.co.uk/events/sia-c...
January 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
REPOST 🔁 ... Join our trusted partners JMW on Thursday February 12th for the SIA Charity Quiz at the Victoria & Albert Hotel, Manchester!
An evening of trivia, food and friendly competition - all in support of the Spinal Injuries Association. Book your place today jmw.co.uk/events/sia-c...
An evening of trivia, food and friendly competition - all in support of the Spinal Injuries Association. Book your place today jmw.co.uk/events/sia-c...
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NHS is failing too many women with access needs
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The system is not made for women’s health to start with, and it’s even worse for women with disabilities
@marisharay.bsky.social @spinalinjuries.bsky.social @rfhunt1.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @ldhealthandcare.org
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The system is not made for women’s health to start with, and it’s even worse for women with disabilities
@marisharay.bsky.social @spinalinjuries.bsky.social @rfhunt1.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @ldhealthandcare.org
Access and attitudes within the NHS - my spinal story
I saw a news story about two women with spinal-cord injuries who'd both encountered difficulties within the NHS. Me too.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
NHS is failing too many women with access needs
buff.ly/yz2WCPo
The system is not made for women’s health to start with, and it’s even worse for women with disabilities
@marisharay.bsky.social @spinalinjuries.bsky.social @rfhunt1.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @ldhealthandcare.org
buff.ly/yz2WCPo
The system is not made for women’s health to start with, and it’s even worse for women with disabilities
@marisharay.bsky.social @spinalinjuries.bsky.social @rfhunt1.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @ldhealthandcare.org
JOIN OUR TEAM! 🌟 We are currently recruiting for a spinal cord injury specialist nurse in the East of England. Through telephone, email or face-to-face visits the you will offer guidance and advice to people with SCI and/or their family members https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
JOIN OUR TEAM! 🌟 We are currently recruiting for a spinal cord injury specialist nurse in the East of England. Through telephone, email or face-to-face visits the you will offer guidance and advice to people with SCI and/or their family members https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
We’re excited to invite our members and those who support them to a FREE online spotlight event from the Frank Williams Academy, on bladder health and care. Find out more and book your place here www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
January 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM
We’re excited to invite our members and those who support them to a FREE online spotlight event from the Frank Williams Academy, on bladder health and care. Find out more and book your place here www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.
They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇
getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.
They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇
getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
Health & Social Care Organisations Sign Open Letter on NHS Ten-Year-Plan - Get Yourself Active
Numerous health and social care organisations have addressed the Government's NHS Ten-Year-Plan in an open letter, stating it needs great co-production.
getyourselfactive.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.
They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇
getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
Health and social care organisations sign @getyrselfactive.bsky.social's open letter to the Government, addressing the shortfalls of their NHS Ten-Year Plan.
They call for true co-production and investment in the social care system. Read more👇
getyourselfactive.org/social-care-...
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Changes to Motability in November's Budget put the cars many disabled people rely on at risk.
If you're affected, help us show MPs the real impact of their decisions. Email us by 14 Jan (tomorrow): https://bit.ly/3LshcyO
If you're affected, help us show MPs the real impact of their decisions. Email us by 14 Jan (tomorrow): https://bit.ly/3LshcyO
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Changes to Motability in November's Budget put the cars many disabled people rely on at risk.
If you're affected, help us show MPs the real impact of their decisions. Email us by 14 Jan (tomorrow): https://bit.ly/3LshcyO
If you're affected, help us show MPs the real impact of their decisions. Email us by 14 Jan (tomorrow): https://bit.ly/3LshcyO
📅Online event - Managing the clinical challenges of SCI
Thursday 26 March
Early bird price £60 + VAT (before 2 Feb)
SCI specialists from across the country will present sessions on a range of topics, with a panel discussion and Q+A
Find out more⬇️
https://bit.ly/3NBxwhm
Thursday 26 March
Early bird price £60 + VAT (before 2 Feb)
SCI specialists from across the country will present sessions on a range of topics, with a panel discussion and Q+A
Find out more⬇️
https://bit.ly/3NBxwhm
Managing the clinical challenges of SCI
Advance your knowledge and understanding of the physical, emotional and social impacts of SCI and helping to improve treatment outcomes...
www.spinal.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
📅Online event - Managing the clinical challenges of SCI
Thursday 26 March
Early bird price £60 + VAT (before 2 Feb)
SCI specialists from across the country will present sessions on a range of topics, with a panel discussion and Q+A
Find out more⬇️
https://bit.ly/3NBxwhm
Thursday 26 March
Early bird price £60 + VAT (before 2 Feb)
SCI specialists from across the country will present sessions on a range of topics, with a panel discussion and Q+A
Find out more⬇️
https://bit.ly/3NBxwhm
📰 'How women with menopause symptoms are being failed because of their ethnicity'. SIA volunteer Sonia recently spoke about her difficulty accessing appropriate menopause care.
Read the full story on MSN www.msn.com/en-in/health...
Read the full story on MSN www.msn.com/en-in/health...
January 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
📰 'How women with menopause symptoms are being failed because of their ethnicity'. SIA volunteer Sonia recently spoke about her difficulty accessing appropriate menopause care.
Read the full story on MSN www.msn.com/en-in/health...
Read the full story on MSN www.msn.com/en-in/health...
📰 An 88-year-old woman with a spinal injury living in a converted garage in Oxford has been "denied an accessible home" @theoxfordmail.bsky.social
Read the full story: www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571324...
Read the full story: www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571324...
88-year-old with spinal injury living in converted garage denied accessible home
An advocacy group for people with spinal cord injuries has shared the story of an 88-year-old who is 'trapped' living in her son's converted garage…
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
📰 An 88-year-old woman with a spinal injury living in a converted garage in Oxford has been "denied an accessible home" @theoxfordmail.bsky.social
Read the full story: www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571324...
Read the full story: www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2571324...
We are currently recruiting for an Advocacy Caseworker. This is a vital role within our team and you will be responsible for providing Social Care and CHC casework and support for people with spinal cord injury across a wide range of issues. Find out more spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
We are currently recruiting for an Advocacy Caseworker. This is a vital role within our team and you will be responsible for providing Social Care and CHC casework and support for people with spinal cord injury across a wide range of issues. Find out more spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search
📰'Finding strength in nature and nourishment: How food, farming and the outdoors support my wellbeing after spinal injury' @millyfyfe.bsky.social - SIA Champion for small business. Read the blog in full on our website www.spinal.co.uk/finding-stre...
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
📰'Finding strength in nature and nourishment: How food, farming and the outdoors support my wellbeing after spinal injury' @millyfyfe.bsky.social - SIA Champion for small business. Read the blog in full on our website www.spinal.co.uk/finding-stre...
COMING SOON! SIA has been chosen as one of 12 charity partners for this years Franklins £50 Challenge, and we're looking for teams to take part! 💷More info/select SIA on franklins50.co.uk and increase your £50 as much as you can from 23 Feb - 29 May #FundraisingFriday
January 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
COMING SOON! SIA has been chosen as one of 12 charity partners for this years Franklins £50 Challenge, and we're looking for teams to take part! 💷More info/select SIA on franklins50.co.uk and increase your £50 as much as you can from 23 Feb - 29 May #FundraisingFriday
📰 Women with spinal cord injury are calling for more accessible and inclusive healthcare services for disabled women after turning up for cervical screening appointments to find she could not get inside a treatment room (BBC North West)
Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I was denied smear test four times because of wheelchair access'
A woman who uses a wheelchair says she is unable to have a smear test due to inaccessible facilities.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:27 AM
📰 Women with spinal cord injury are calling for more accessible and inclusive healthcare services for disabled women after turning up for cervical screening appointments to find she could not get inside a treatment room (BBC North West)
Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Following on from the recent BBC News article our story about women with spinal cord injury being unable to access vital healthcare services and cancer screenings was featured last night on BBC North West. Watch back today via iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... (go to 9:40) #WomensHealth
BBC One - North West Tonight, Evening News, 07/01/2026
The latest news, sport and weather for the North West of England.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Following on from the recent BBC News article our story about women with spinal cord injury being unable to access vital healthcare services and cancer screenings was featured last night on BBC North West. Watch back today via iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... (go to 9:40) #WomensHealth
We are super excited to see the new Williams F1 car revealed with Sir Franks logo back on the livery 💙 Mark your calendars folks!
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
We are super excited to see the new Williams F1 car revealed with Sir Franks logo back on the livery 💙 Mark your calendars folks!
📰 Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person (BBC Essex) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Harry Potter stunt double: Breaking my neck hasn't changed me
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
📰 Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person (BBC Essex) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Did you know that our friends @wheelpower.bsky.social offer resistance bands to people with spinal cord injury? ... Sign up to their newsletter and receive a FREE set to help you to keep active (and warmer!) this Winter www.wheelpower.org.uk/get-active/e...
January 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Did you know that our friends @wheelpower.bsky.social offer resistance bands to people with spinal cord injury? ... Sign up to their newsletter and receive a FREE set to help you to keep active (and warmer!) this Winter www.wheelpower.org.uk/get-active/e...
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new four-year Trusted Legal Partnerships. Take a look at our map to see the specialist law firms supporting your region, and click the link to find out more⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/news/new-leg...
www.spinal.co.uk/news/new-leg...
January 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new four-year Trusted Legal Partnerships. Take a look at our map to see the specialist law firms supporting your region, and click the link to find out more⬇️
www.spinal.co.uk/news/new-leg...
www.spinal.co.uk/news/new-leg...
Forward feature! A family fundraising story. 14 years after Emma sustained a spinal cord injury in a rollercoaster accident, her sister, Katie took on an impressive running challenge to raise money for SIA, a cause close to their hearts 🏅 https://www.spinal.co.uk/we-are-family-emma-and-katies-story/
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Forward feature! A family fundraising story. 14 years after Emma sustained a spinal cord injury in a rollercoaster accident, her sister, Katie took on an impressive running challenge to raise money for SIA, a cause close to their hearts 🏅 https://www.spinal.co.uk/we-are-family-emma-and-katies-story/
Hello 2026! Happy New Year one and all from the Spinal Injuries Association 🎆
Thank you again for all the support you have given us and here's to more of the same in 2026. Visit our website to find out what we have coming up and how you can get involved www.spinal.co.uk
Thank you again for all the support you have given us and here's to more of the same in 2026. Visit our website to find out what we have coming up and how you can get involved www.spinal.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Hello 2026! Happy New Year one and all from the Spinal Injuries Association 🎆
Thank you again for all the support you have given us and here's to more of the same in 2026. Visit our website to find out what we have coming up and how you can get involved www.spinal.co.uk
Thank you again for all the support you have given us and here's to more of the same in 2026. Visit our website to find out what we have coming up and how you can get involved www.spinal.co.uk