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15/05/2008 16:28:59
Challenging the stereotypes
Friday 16 May is spinal cord injury (SCI) awareness day and the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) want...
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15/05/2008 16:28:49
I am a researching a BBC3 documentary for a 'Born Survivors' series on the channel at the end of this year. One idea is looking at the lives of spina...
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15/05/2008 16:28:37
Monday, May 19th at 2:30pm
I am a C 5, 6, 7 Tetraplegic – What can surgery do for me?
SIA is pleased to host ...
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15/05/2008 16:26:15
Don't forget to order your FREE copy of 'Wha'ever... A Teenager's Guide to Spinal Cord Injury'
If you are under eighteen and livin...
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15/05/2008 16:25:31
Job vacancies at SIA.
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15/05/2008 11:34:17
Beyond Boundaries Live the exhibition showcasing products, services and interactive activities to the disability sector have joined forces with a numb...
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14/05/2008 15:53:01
The easy way to search online and help raise money for SIA.
So start searching and for every search you make we will recieve a penny.
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07/05/2008 16:51:12
Dave Lupton, also known as cartoonist Crippen, has put out a request in his blog this month to give Jack Ashley a hand in getting the Disabled Person'...
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30/04/2008 15:24:59
A new global social video networking site is now online.
Webby Talents is a new video networking site launched specifically for pe...
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30/04/2008 14:41:25
The SIA National Library of Spinal Cord Injury has now made its catalogue accessible to view online. Visitors to the site can search the entire collec...
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23/04/2008 16:59:44
A Big, Big Thank You to Our Super-Sonic Marathon Team!
On Sunday 13 April, approximately 400 runners battled the rain and cold to complet...
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15/04/2008 16:50:44
Three Spinal Cord Injuries centres – Stoke Mandeville, Stanmore and Salisbury – and a specialist bowel hospital – St. Mark's, Harrow - are looking for...
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15/04/2008 16:49:25
Former 5,000-metre world record holder and Chief Executive of UK Athletics, Dave Moorcroft, OBE, has kindly agreed to present a Radio 4 Appeal to rais...
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15/04/2008 14:52:35
Following an earlier petition on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, this is a petition to ratify the convention.
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11/04/2008 15:00:03
Don't forget to cheer on the hundreds of SIA runners taking part in the Marathon on Sunday 13th April. Look out for SIA runner, Ian Cappon, who will b...
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11/04/2008 14:58:23
Thanks for sending a text and donating £1.50 to SIA, or for logging on after seeing me running the London Marathon. I appreciate you taking the troubl...
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11/04/2008 12:46:39
An event to remember the Deaf and disabled people who were persecuted or killed in the Holocaust.
This event will celebrate the work that...
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11/04/2008 10:25:34
THURSDAY 10th APRIL 2008
Due to new office installations the SIA Freephone Advice Line will be unavailable on Thursday 10th Ap...
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07/04/2008 15:59:58
Coming Soon to the SIA Chat Room is a series of sessions called ChatRoom Plus+ where you get a chance to talk to the experts on a variety of topics. <...
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02/04/2008 16:48:47
On the 27th March BBC Radio 4 You and Yours program will talk to Victoria Hollingsworth about the issues facing people with an SCI as they leave hospi...
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13/03/2008 09:36:27
SIA, along with a large number of disability organisations, have embarked on a campaign that could have a huge impact on the rights of disabled people...
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12/03/2008 16:55:45
Due to the phenomenal success of the event Beyond Boundaries will return in 2008 bigger and better than before. The event has moved to the prestigious...
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12/03/2008 16:49:58
BBC Three series 'Britain's Missing Top Model' are looking for disabled models who have what it takes to succeed in the world of fashion and beauty.
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12/03/2008 16:40:31
SIA invites you to attend a specialist solicitor training day. Topics include: care packages and dealing with life expectancy issues, periodical payme...
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05/03/2008 14:37:35
Do you live in London? - What are your views and experience of NHS care in London for patient safety and clinical quality? To take part in this Patie...
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05/03/2008 14:36:02
Lifetime Homes is the name of a draft consultation document from the BSI (British Standards Institute) who are hoping to do something similar for 'whe...
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27/02/2008 16:52:28
Easysearch is powered by Yahoo, the second largest search engine in the world. However, unlike Yahoo, Easysearch gives something back. Every time you ...
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27/02/2008 16:49:26
To register your support - sign on-line petition on the Number 10 website.
Find ou...
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27/02/2008 16:49:19
According to Leonard Cheshire Disability's Now Boarding report almost two thirds of disabled people have negative experiences dealing with airport sta...
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27/02/2008 16:48:42
Fast Track is running a 15 week project to get more disabled people working in management in London based Arts organisations.
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20/02/2008 15:06:10
Company director, Ian Capon, is attempting to not only run the marathon but also break a world record attempt whilst raising money for official marath...
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06/02/2008 15:58:17
Check the updated range of publications and factsheets available at the SIA online shop.
Fin...
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06/02/2008 15:33:43
This study day on the 20th February 2008 offers the opportunity to review your bowel management methods and find out about the latest research.
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06/02/2008 15:33:20
Available for just £15 a year or a one off lifetime payment, SIA membership can be purchased online.
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06/02/2008 15:22:37
Perspectives training is now available.
Visit our SIA Academy page to find out more and ...
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04/02/2008 08:57:46
The Department for Transport is committed to publishing a Comprehensive Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Reform Strategy by Spring 2008. This More info > >
01/02/2008 10:14:09
Do you use a power-assist device/power-pack on your manual wheelchair?
If so, the Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME) Evaluatio...
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01/02/2008 10:11:07
On independent living legislation
Find out more and sign the online petition...
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28/01/2008 10:20:51
Help shape national debate and join the You and Yours studio audience
BBC Radio 4's month-long Care in the UK campaign ends soon so th...
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28/01/2008 10:17:38
SIA have now allocated all our 320 places for the Flora London Marathon, but you can still win a the chance to win a place plus a great weekend in Lon...
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18/01/2008 11:16:38
Many triathletes are starting to select and enter events for the 2008 season. To assist disabled triathletes select events here is a list of inclusive...
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18/01/2008 11:16:16
An unusual world record attempt for potential inclusion in Guinness World Records will take place at the Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall on Saturda...
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18/01/2008 11:15:34
Manpower are offering work opportunities at all levels within BT 's call centres for people with disabilities Our peer support members have visited s...
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14/01/2008 10:35:42
'The way we treat the infirm elderly in this country is probably the biggest social scandal there is' claims TV presenter Tony Robinson on Radio 4's Y...
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09/01/2008 15:27:47
The National Raffle draw is to be held on Friday 11th January so be sure to get your tickets in to have a chance of winning a red Mitsubishi Colt CZT...
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21/12/2007 09:54:47
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby are looking for nursing support staff to work with their elite wheelchair team.
The closing date for appli...
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12/12/2007 16:39:11
There's now a new and easy way for you to help us raise funds for SIA - simply by shopping online!
Easyfundraising is a shopping direct...
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05/12/2007 16:28:32
Congratulations to Aedan Burt of Culross who was the lucky winner of the HMV voucher in our draw of teenagers returning their comments on our new book...
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27/11/2007 16:03:16
Are you a reader of FORWARD?
The editorial team of SIA's FORWARD magazine is seeking feedback from readers to assist in future pla...
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27/11/2007 16:02:51
Disabled parking petition.
Urban redevelopment, traffic engineering, increasing pressure on car parking spaces and even improving ...
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22/11/2007 10:15:03
Channel 4 who are seeking a team of disabled people to produce a film or music video
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21/11/2007 16:55:38
Aimhigher is offering mentoring support to discover the opportunities for study in further and higher education.
Aimhigher is a national ...
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08/11/2007 14:27:43
Can you help? SIA is producing a series of DVDs to promote our work and to explain to newly-injured people and others what it's like to live with spi...
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08/11/2007 14:25:01
This could be your chance to make a difference; working within the disability network
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04/10/2007 10:15:10
The Spinal Injuries Association AGM has been rescheduled for Saturday 27th October at the National Centre for Deafblindness in Peterborough
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26/09/2007 16:15:44
SIA Christmas cards are now available to buy in our online shop.
Make sure you're prepared for the festive season this year and support S...
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26/09/2007 16:15:29
Carers will be able to earn more money without losing their benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain has announced.
From 1 Octobe...
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04/09/2007 15:17:37
Transforming Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services Programme (TCEWS) was established in June 2006 to develop greater efficiencies in the deliver...
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31/07/2007 12:52:00
For all you mobile phone addicts, SIA is introducing a text messaging service as another easy way of contacting the Advice Line with your enquiries. ...
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03/07/2007 12:09:00
At SIA, our Ageing Well Project has just commenced a survey collection period looking at the issues facing people who are ageing with a spinal cord in...
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29/06/2007 10:05:00
SIA are in the final stages of producing their much awaited guide for teenagers with an SCI, Wha’ever. We are hoping that this new book will pr...
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19/06/2007 12:10:00
The SIA Chatroom is open twice a week so why not pop in for a natter. Topics in the last session included:
Bladder control
Booking...
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13/06/2007 11:25:00
Just arrived is the new edition of our highly successful publication for medical staff working at the scene of an accident and in A+E Departments. Pa...
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08/06/2007 11:58:18
The Oil and Gas Quiz took place at The Renaissance Chancery Court, London & Ardoe House, Aberdeen on Thursday 8 March… and what an evening it was! Thi...
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04/06/2007 10:00:00
A heartfelt THANK YOU to the wonderful Spotty Dogs and to all our Great Manchester 10 kilometre runners as they raised not only valuable funds for SIA...
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01/06/2007 10:00:00
Ex-professional yachtsman and SIA member Geoff Holt will sail over 1,600 miles around Great Britain in an inspirational Challenge that will take in ex...
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25/05/2007 12:00:00
A HUGE, HUGE THANK YOU to each and every runner for their magnificent effort at the 2007 Flora London Marathon!
The dedication, ...
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23/05/2007 11:01:00
The SIA Chatroom is open twice a week so why not pop in for a natter. Topics in the last session included:
Holidays and the sea
Pl...
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16/05/2007 12:27:00
Please visit the Number 10 website which asks the Prime Minister to ask British Airways to adhere to their Code of Practice in relation to disabled pa...
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16/05/2007 10:00:00
A wonderful ‘pack’ of 48 Dalmatian Dogs led by Emma Lees will be joining our other runners in Team SIA for the BUPA Great Manchester 10K Run Sunday 20...
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15/05/2007 12:33:00
QALYity is currently conducting an online ‘Quality of Life’ survey of people living in England and Wales, the results of which they hope will generate...
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10/05/2007 12:04:00
SIA is pleased to announce that we are hosting our very first online health discussion forum on 22 May 2007, at 6pm. The topic is Pain Management and...
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22/03/2007 16:34:00
3rd to the 6th May, 2007
SIA is the Official Charity for 2007
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SIA MEMBERS!
The Mitsubi...
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21/03/2007 14:00:00
24th May will see a free event conference on postural care taking place in York.
Protection of body shape is a fundamental need for any i...
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20/03/2007 14:00:00
Polly Vacher, the well-known aviatrix who has already set records with her solo flights around the world, is preparing to establish a new record by fl...
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20/03/2007 12:00:00
Rough Riderz is a thrilling new club that promotes, organises and competes in four wheeled mountain biking events. Specifically for wheelchair users w...
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