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Government refusing to build accessible homes

15 October 2025

On Monday 20 October and Wednesday the 22 October, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will enter its final debate stages in Parliament.

Although there was an early promise to review the need for wheelchair accessible housing to be mandated, the government has failed to meaningfully address this issue in the Bill’s development.

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SIA vice president Martin Hibbert visits the set of Coronation Street

13 October 2025

The following article has been adapted from itv.com/coronationstreet SIA vice president Martin Hibbert recently visited the set of Coronation Street…

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A National Consultation Rooted in Lived Experience

30 September 2025

At last year’s Rebuilding Lives conference, we launched a Call for Action. A bold proposal for five systemic changes that…

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Urinary continence care survey

19 September 2025

We’ve launched a survey alongside the Urology Trade Association and The Urology Foundation to understand more about people’s experiences with urinary continence care.

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Spinal Injuries Association calls for urgent action to address women’s health inequalities after spinal cord injury

12 September 2025

The Spinal Injuries Association has today joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Spinal Cord Injury (APPG for SCI), MPs, healthcare…

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Long term Coronation Street character Tyrone sustains SCI

10 September 2025

Millions of Coronation Street viewers were left shocked recently when long term character Tyrone Dobbs was revealed to have been…

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Complete the National Beach Access Project Survey

3 September 2025

Launched in June, the Beach Access Survey is designed to gather evidence from people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities…

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The Autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now!

1 September 2025

Autumn is here, and we have got an issue packed full of stories from across the SCI community to cosy…

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Introducing our champion for small business Milly Fyfe

30 August 2025

We are delighted to introduce you to Milly Fyfe, our new SIA champion for small business. Milly is an award-winning…

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Introducing our champion for outdoor accessibility, Will Behenna

22 August 2025

We are delighted to introduce you to Will Behenna, our new SIA champion for outdoor accessibility. Will is the founder…

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New business members join SIA (Summer 2025)

1 August 2025

Our network of companies supporting those affected by spinal cord injury is growing this Summer. This month we’re delighted to…

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Our new online Travel hub launches this Summer!

29 July 2025

This Summer SIA will launch its new online Travel hub to support people with spinal cord injury to feel more…

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