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Our first Women’s Health Taskforce meeting

30 October 2024

On Monday 28 October, we held our inaugural Women’s Health Taskforce meeting, marking a significant step towards addressing the unique health challenges faced by women with spinal cord injuries.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on spinal injuries

30 October 2024

On Tuesday 15 October, we held our first APPG on spinal injuries since reconstituting it earlier this year.

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New frontiers: Glyn Hayes’ parastronaut initiative

16 July 2024

Our very own Glyn Hayes, parliamentary and public affairs coordinator, is taking part in a groundbreaking parastronaut feasibility project later this month.

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New spinal cord injury data revealed

17 May 2024

New data reveals the number of people injured or diagnosed with a spinal cord injury is approximately double that previously estimated.

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Meeting with the Minister

13 May 2024

Tomorrow marks a significant day for everyone with a paralysed bowel as we meet with the DHSC Minister, Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson MP.

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Government’s PIP reform: a step backward for disability support

3 May 2024

The UK Government’s recent Green Paper consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reform has sparked concern among disability advocates.

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We're joining forces with Hudgell Solicitors to fight for people with spinal cord injury

1 December 2023

Hudgell Solicitors and SIA are joining together as campaign partners to fight for change and to amplify the voice of people living with spinal cord injuries.

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Our response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

23 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement includes plans to encourage more disabled people to work from home. 

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Social Care Reform in the House of Lords: a closer look

30 October 2023

Following the receipt of a report this month on Adult Social Care, commissioned by the House of Lords a debate took place in the House.

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Carers UK shines a light on the financial struggles of UK caregivers

24 October 2023

Carers UK recently carried out an online survey from June to August 2023, collecting responses from 11,667 carers and former carers.

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#SeriousSh1t campaign – six months on

5 October 2023

The response to our #SeriousSh1t campaign has been hugely positive, and we’ve been delighted to receive many offers of support.

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Amicapsil-SCI petition – please sign this!

5 October 2023

Petition to make Amicapsil-SCI available on prescription. As people with a spinal cord injury know only too well, skin damage…

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