20th February 2008 - Bowel management seminar ... more details

28th February 2008 - Cornflower Ball... more details

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Peer Support Expands

We have recently had a recruitment drive for additional Peer Support staff to support our expansion of the service. As a result we are pleased to announce the appointment of new Peer Link workers for the Southport, Oswestry, Salisbury, Stoke Mandeville, Stanmore and Sheffield SCI Centres,  and also new Peer Support Officers for Oswestry and Stoke Mandeville centres.

All new staff will be introduced in the February issue of FORWARD. Meanwhile this recent expansion means that we are now able to offer ongoing support to a greater number of newly injured people after discharge from hospital, building on the service already provided at the Cardiff and Middlesbrough SCI Centres. This is a crucial development of one of our frontline services, and we hope to have Peer Link workers for all SCI Centres by mid-2008.

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TAXI!

The accessibility of taxis hit the headlines again last month as Baroness Nicky Chapman spoke on BBC News about the difficulties she has experienced using taxis as a wheelchair user. Despite the accessibility issues covered in the DDA. there is only a voluntary code governing local authorities in regard to accessible taxis and many taxis are still not accessible to wheelchair users.

Disability Network, RADAR, would like to see national regulations brought in and have been campaigning for the last 10 years for regulations to make taxis fully accessible.

Find out more.

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Safety First

The winter weather can look beautiful but snow covered roads and icy pavements can also be perilous. To make sure you are aware of the perils and pitfalls of the winter weather the Ageing Well advisor has put together a guide for keeping you safe during the winter months.

Follow the link below to view the Ageing Well guide to keeping safe this winter

Find out more

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£485 Million for Ageing Research

The Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills has allocated a significant proportion of money to ageing research. Read more at the Strategic Promotion of Ageing Research web site or link straight through to the Science Budget Allocations for 2008 – 2011 document

Find out more

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New Year, New Career

Due to our planned expansion, we have a number of new and exciting job opportunities at SIA. The new vacancies currently cover our service delivery and fundraising programmes, while in future there will be the chance to be involved in our campaigning work as part of our public affairs activities.

Want to get involved in the work of the leading national charity for spinal cord people& Spinal cord injured yourself, or keen to work in the disability field? Then check out the Job Vacancies section on our website and grab yourself an application form now!

To find out more about these posts then please visit our vacancies page

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Ever considered working for BT?

Through Manpower, BT is keen to recruit disabled people into their organisation.
 

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Healthcare for London: Consulting the Capitol

This is a consultation document currently in circulation which outlines ways in which health services in London could be really improved over the next ten years. It is asking for feedback from the public by providing a questionnaire which relates to the document. You don't have to fill out all of the questions and people are invited to make their own comments if preferred. If you would like to read the document (there is a long and short version) and complete the consultation questionnaire go on the Health for London web site. The questionnaire can be completed on line by clicking the button called 'make your views known now'. Please be aware that the questionnaire is not found on the first page you enter.

Find out more

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Support SIA as you shop!

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 directory that features some of your favourite online stores. All you have to do is use the links on the easyfundraising site and at no extra cost to you, we'll receive a free donation of up to 15% from every purchase you make. 

Visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/sia  to find out more.

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FORWARD magazine Survey

A Big Thank You to the readers of FORWARD who responded to SIA's recent online survey seeking feedback on usage, readability, style and future direction of the magazine. Your thoughts and views have been taken on board and will be used in the design and content of FORWARD magazine in future editions. FORWARD magazine is sent out bimonthly to members of SIA. If you are not a member and wish to purchase a copy, visit our online shop.

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Latest in the Library

Here at the SIA Library we subscribe to numerous magazines and periodicals. A selection of the magazines come from spinal injury organisations overseas such as those based in the USA, Australia and Canada. 

Below you will find a sample of some of those held at the SIA National Library on Spinal Cord Injury.

 

Accord - Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

This magazine for SCI Australia features numerous articles and reviews ranging from restaurant and mobility systems reviews through to life stories, publication reviews and letters to the editor. The publication is very thorough and informative while also being enjoyable to read.

 

Paragraphic - British Columbia Paraplegic Association (Canada)

The British Columbia Paraplegic Association's magazine addresses a number of issues within each publication, such as fitness programs and dietary tips along with information on trying out sport, with curling being featured in the latest issue. The magazine also covers all of their campaigning and initiatives along with the progress they are making in those areas.

 

PN - Paralysed veterans association (USA)

PN magazine incorporates numerous articles and reviews covering a wide variety of topics. This latest edition features an extended article on nutrition and another on creative expression as a healing power. The magazine also regularly covers articles on hunting, shooting events as well as numerous equipment reviews.

 

 

Sports 'N Spokes - The Magazine for Wheelchair Sports and Recreation

Sports 'N Spokes is the sister magazine of PN. Exclusively about sport it covers everything from reports on different sporting activities, through to equipment reviews. With reports on league events and sport ranging from basketball, fishing and shooting all featuring in this issue.

 

 

If you would like to find out more about our library collection then contact Cameron Akitt or visit our website

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On a final note

The next issue of e-clips will be circulated in March. If you missed out on previous issues of e-clips you can download them here. If you have any comments or feedback about e-clips, please email our Web Panel who are happy to receive your correspondence.  If you have enjoyed reading e-clips why not send it to a friend so that they can register to receive their own copy.