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Nik Hartley
@nikhartley.bsky.social
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Work... CEO @spinalinjuries.bsky.social.
Life... walking, biking, volunteering, piano, band, family, campervan... and hopefully kayaking v soon
Weakness... @stokecityfc.bsky.social
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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Apr 29
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Why have I joined colleagues in writing to our government about toxic immigration rhetoric?...

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UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff | Nik Hartley OBE
Why have I joined colleagues in writing to our government about toxic immigration rhetoric [see link below]? What has it got to do with us? We are apolitical. And certainly not experts on the right...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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'You go where?' Why my back at work holiday story needs a bit of explaining...

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'You go where?' On pilgrimage. To Lourdes. 'Why on earth?...' The annual August questioning. It's a fair question: I hardly exude religious, pilgrimage goer! But here I sit...
'You go where?' On pilgrimage. To Lourdes. 'Why on earth?...' The annual August questioning. It's a fair question: I hardly exude religious, pilgrimage goer! But here I sit, equally exhausted ...
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September 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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The #BeachAccessSurvey is designed to gather evidence from people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities regarding their experiences of accessing the beach environment in the UK 🏖️ Please complete the survey asap https://form.jotform.com/wbehenna/beach-access-project-survey-2025
September 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Two BRAND NEW SIA Community Groups will coming to East Anglia this September!
🔴 Monday 15 September 2025 - Holiday Inn Ipswich www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
🔵 Friday 19 September 2025 - Holiday Inn Norwich City www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
#SpinalCordInjury #Community
September 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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The 🆕 Autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now, packed full of stories from across the SCI community to unwind with 🍂🗞 You won't want to miss this one! Subscribe TODAY and receive your copy this September www.spinal.co.uk/product/forw... #ForwardMagazine #SpinalCordInjury
September 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Be a superhero for SIA this Summer 🦸 The Superhero Tri is one of our favourite events of the year and it's back on Saturday 16 August ☀️ We're currently recruiting superheroes of all ages and abilities to join #TeamSIA. Find out more by visiting spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
July 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 On Tuesday 22 July we will be hosting a FREE Disability Pride Month webinar, sharing lived experiences of being part of the LGBTQ+ community and the unique challenges of the intersectionality between disability, gender and sexuality 🌈

Register today www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
July 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Everyone should be able to enjoy being active outdoors, yet for many disabled people that is not a reality.

#AccessibleOutdoors month is a perfect time to highlight the disparity between disabled people and non-disabled people when it comes to opportunities outdoors.
Only 44% of disabled people say it's easy for them to physically access outdoor spaces (vs 78% of non-disabled people).
July 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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This might just be the momentum moment...

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This might just be our time... | Nik Hartley OBE
This might just be our time... 6.5 years ago I was invited to lead Spinal Injuries Association. I remember the first Board meet-ups with the then Chair and Vice Chairs - one now my boss Faisal Hussai...
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July 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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I look confused! (I wasn't and it was a wonderful day. Thanks to our Patron for an amazing day)...
spinalinjuries.bsky.social Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Jul 7
"Princess Anne makes poignant return to event close to her heart." (Hello Magazine)

Oh hello! Read the full story, and check out the exclusive photos about our Patron The Princess Royal attending the recent SIA Polo Day in Cirencester 🏇 www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8422...
Princess Anne makes poignant return to event close to her heart - exclusive photos
The Princess Royal attended a charity polo match
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July 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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SIA in the news! 🗞️ 'Burton Latimer man who has never flown before takes on charity skydive following spinal injury' with the
Northamptonshire Telegraph www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/...
Burton Latimer man who has never flown before takes on charity skydive following spinal injury
“I was undoubtedly on my way to losing the use of my legs permanently”
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July 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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This is a game-changer for our community. We’ve spent years developing and championing personalised care plans that transform care for people with spinal cord injuries. @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social @spinalinjuries.bsky.social

Our statement on the #10yearplan :

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Our Statement on the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan
The Spinal Injuries Association welcomes today’s announcement from the Prime Minister and Health Secretary, launching a new 10-Year Health Plan...
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July 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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How do you manage to work? Your skills and qualifications?

Or because you managed to get out of the bath this morning?

My @spinalinjuries.bsky.social letter to the Secretary of State:

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How do you manage to work? | Nik Hartley OBE
How do you manage to work? Because you were qualified and skilled for the job you were given? For sure. But isn't it also because you can get there?... From your home; in clothes; having was...
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June 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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How do you manage to work? Your skills and qualifications?

Or because you managed to get out of the bath this morning?

My @spinalinjuries.bsky.social letter to the Secretary of State:

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How do you manage to work? | Nik Hartley OBE
How do you manage to work? Because you were qualified and skilled for the job you were given? For sure. But isn't it also because you can get there?... From your home; in clothes; having was...
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June 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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What matters? This...

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The What Matters 2025 report is out now! | Nik Hartley OBE
What Matters? This does. https://lnkd.in/gyPKmSQJ Each year the What Matters survey led by Spinal Injuries Association, gives us a deeper, clearer picture of life with spinal cord injury in the UK a...
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June 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 💙

An annual event that raises awareness about spinal cord injury (SCI) and sheds light on the challenges faced by over 105,000 people in the United Kingdom.

Find out more www.spinal.co.uk/spinal-cord-... #SCIAD25
May 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Last chance to VOTE! 🏆 Do you know a remarkable person or team making a big impact in the spinal cord injury community? ... The 2025 #RebuildingLivesAwards nominations are now OPEN and you have 2 more weeks to get those all important votes in to us spinal.co.uk/rebuilding-l... (closes Monday 19 May)
Rebuilding Lives Awards 2025
Do you know a remarkable person or team making a big impact in the spinal cord injury (SCI) community?  The...
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May 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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April 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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I mean. Go Emma... #Londonmarathon2025
spinalinjuries.bsky.social Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Apr 25
Go Emma - #TeamSIA in the news! 📰 'A Northallerton mum has said she is determined to finish the London Marathon this weekend - two years after emergency surgery left her unable to walk.' BBC NE and Cumbria

Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#LondonMarathon
Northallerton mum who learned to walk again set for London Marathon
Emma Watt, from Northallerton, says she's
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April 27, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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"What on earth are we all doing on podcasts and radio-phone-ins three weeks on, still asking whether saving £5billion on PIPs in four years time, was enough or not?"...

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Our response to the government statement on welfare reform | Nik Hartley OBE
PIP. A couple of weeks on, what are those letters triggering for you? As a disabled person, untold worry? As someone who first heard the term three weeks ago? Perhaps you are in the 'well this ...
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April 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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"A badly calculated cardboard ledger in a Rose Garden" moment? Is the #PIP debate the UK's version?...

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Our response to the government statement on welfare reform | Nik Hartley OBE
PIP. A couple of weeks on what are those letters triggering for you? As a disabled person, untold worry? As someone who first heard the term three weeks ago? Perhaps you are in the 'well this i...
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April 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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The unsung gem of #spring. The #FloweringCurrant.

A nice start as I head to celebrate the work of @spinalinjuries.bsky.social at the #Cornflower Ball

Happy #equinox everyone 😊
March 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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So proud of everyone at the best of best charities.

Now we just have to achieve the change we know is possible and right for everyone...
March 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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💬 "Instead of enjoying a charity event, I ended up on the floor of the accessible loo for six hours after falling out of my wheelchair."

@euansguide.com is calling for businesses and councils to take 'immediate steps' to improve access to accessible toilets. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC reporter spent six hours on nightclub accessible toilet floor
BBC reporter Matthew Bassett was left stranded in 2014, and finds his story is far from unique.
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February 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Have you been refused permission to go for a poo this morning?

No?

You will be shocked to read that is not the case for many in the UK...

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Nik Hartley OBE on LinkedIn: Paralysed bowel campaign - SIA
Have you been refused permission to go for a poo this morning? No? Well a lot of my colleagues, and thousands of our members, and tens of thousands of our…
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February 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM