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
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/
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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...
Alpha – Three Men. One Rope. One Unbreakable Journey | Official Trailer
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November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
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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
Read our response on our website: https://bit.ly/494L6Tt
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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
Birmingham Quiz Night
SIA’s Birmingham Fundraising Volunteer Group are delighted to announce their very first event, a Charity Quiz Night in Longbridge. Team...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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/
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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⬇️
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⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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⬇️
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/
https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/sia-signs-armed-forces-covenant/
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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/
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
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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
On #ArmisticeDay we're excited to announce that we've signed the #ArmedForcesCovenant - a promise to acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served, and their families should be treated with fairness and respect https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/sia-signs-armed-forces-covenant
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On #ArmisticeDay we're excited to announce that we've signed the #ArmedForcesCovenant - a promise to acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served, and their families should be treated with fairness and respect https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/sia-signs-armed-forces-covenant
Join your local #spinalcordinjury #community group and connect with other people with spinal cord injury or cauda equina syndrome. We have over 25 groups meeting regularly across England/Wales and they are completely free to attend. Find your nearest: www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Join your local #spinalcordinjury #community group and connect with other people with spinal cord injury or cauda equina syndrome. We have over 25 groups meeting regularly across England/Wales and they are completely free to attend. Find your nearest: www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/...
📰 Writer Hanif Kureishi mourns his loss of mobility by choreographing a ballet. Read more: observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Writer Hanif Kureishi mourns his loss of mobility by choreographing a ballet | The Observer
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
📰 Writer Hanif Kureishi mourns his loss of mobility by choreographing a ballet. Read more: observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Thinking of all of our brave service men and women, and their families on #RemembranceSunday
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thinking of all of our brave service men and women, and their families on #RemembranceSunday
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 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
What an incredible night 🤩 Our Gunpowder Ball is over for another year - huge thanks to our headline sponsors @cfg-more-than-law.bsky.social and supporting partner Fletchers for helping us have such an amazing night, and special thanks to Paul for speaking so candidly about your story
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What an incredible night 🤩 Our Gunpowder Ball is over for another year - huge thanks to our headline sponsors @cfg-more-than-law.bsky.social and supporting partner Fletchers for helping us have such an amazing night, and special thanks to Paul for speaking so candidly about your story
Highlight of the night 💜Our support coordinator Joe joins SIA member Paul to share his story. From attempting suicide last year, to the support he received from Joe and our counselling team, to now being in London for the first time and speaking to our guests #GunpowderBall2025
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Highlight of the night 💜Our support coordinator Joe joins SIA member Paul to share his story. From attempting suicide last year, to the support he received from Joe and our counselling team, to now being in London for the first time and speaking to our guests #GunpowderBall2025
HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful guests who joined us for last nights Gunpowder Ball 2025 🪩 Thanks for bringing the smiles, the energy and powerful stories to the ballroom, whilst raising vital funds and awareness for SIA. What a night it was! #GunpowderBall2025
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful guests who joined us for last nights Gunpowder Ball 2025 🪩 Thanks for bringing the smiles, the energy and powerful stories to the ballroom, whilst raising vital funds and awareness for SIA. What a night it was! #GunpowderBall2025
Welcome to Gunpowder Ball 2025 💜 Simon and the team are ready to welcome our 300+ guests with a red carpet and champagne reception 🥂 #GunpowderBall2025
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Welcome to Gunpowder Ball 2025 💜 Simon and the team are ready to welcome our 300+ guests with a red carpet and champagne reception 🥂 #GunpowderBall2025
The room is ready, the tables are set and now all we need are our guests 💜 The 2025 Gunpowder Ball is taking place in London tonight, raising awareness and funds for SIA #GunpowderBall2025
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The room is ready, the tables are set and now all we need are our guests 💜 The 2025 Gunpowder Ball is taking place in London tonight, raising awareness and funds for SIA #GunpowderBall2025
Congratulations to our chair Faisal Hussain who has been included on a list of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health. Read more on the Health Service Journal @hsj.co.uk www.hsj.co.uk/the-50-most-...
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Congratulations to our chair Faisal Hussain who has been included on a list of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health. Read more on the Health Service Journal @hsj.co.uk www.hsj.co.uk/the-50-most-...
Today's the day! 🥂 SIA Gunpowder Ball 2025 at the Royal National Hotel in London, our annual black tie event raising vital funds and awareness for people with spinal cord injury.
With special thank to our headline sponsor CFG and supporting partners the Fletchers Group #GunpowderBall2025
With special thank to our headline sponsor CFG and supporting partners the Fletchers Group #GunpowderBall2025
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Today's the day! 🥂 SIA Gunpowder Ball 2025 at the Royal National Hotel in London, our annual black tie event raising vital funds and awareness for people with spinal cord injury.
With special thank to our headline sponsor CFG and supporting partners the Fletchers Group #GunpowderBall2025
With special thank to our headline sponsor CFG and supporting partners the Fletchers Group #GunpowderBall2025
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Great to stand with @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social to support the launch of Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy.
People living with spinal cord injuries deserve coordinated care and support at every stage of life. We must make that a reality.
People living with spinal cord injuries deserve coordinated care and support at every stage of life. We must make that a reality.
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Great to stand with @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social to support the launch of Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy.
People living with spinal cord injuries deserve coordinated care and support at every stage of life. We must make that a reality.
People living with spinal cord injuries deserve coordinated care and support at every stage of life. We must make that a reality.