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SIA warmly welcomes Diagnosis Connect initiative

18 July 2025

Spinal Injuries Association warmly welcomes the Government’s new ‘Diagnosis Connect’ initiative. Commenting on the announcement by the Prime Minister on…

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Government accepts SIA led amendments to universal credit and PIP bill

9 July 2025

Major victory for disabled people as Government accepts key SIA led amendments to Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments Bill…

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SIA welcomes UN warning on disability benefit changes

9 July 2025

Spinal Injuries Association welcomes UN warning on disability benefit changes and calls for co-produced review of PIP As the expert,…

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Our statement on the Government’s 10 year health plan

3 July 2025

The Spinal Injuries Association welcomes today’s announcement from the Prime Minister and Health Secretary, launching a new 10-Year Health Plan – particularly its bold commitment to expand Neighbourhood Health Services that deliver more personalised, proactive care in the community.

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Our statement on clause 5 of the Universal Credit and PIP Bill

2 July 2025

Spinal Injuries Association welcomes the Government’s confirmation that Clause 5 of the Universal Credit and PIP Bill will be removed…

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SIA statement on government concessions to Welfare Reform Bill

27 June 2025

Spinal Injuries Association acknowledges the Government’s decision to introduce limited concessions to the Universal Credit and PIP reform proposals. While…

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Statement on the inclusion of disability hate crime as a criminal offence

24 June 2025

Our statement on the inclusion of disability hate crime as a criminal offence in the Crime and Policing Bill Disability…

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Disability benefits reform: It's time to take action

23 June 2025

The Government has this week, published its Bill, proposing major changes to disability benefits, including cuts to Personal Independence Payment…

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Introducing our champion for adventure, Karen Darke

20 June 2025

We are delighted to introduce you to Karen Darke, our new SIA champion for adventure. Karen has passionately supported our…

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Open letter on the Impact of the Pathways to Work green paper and welfare reforms on people with spinal cord injury

9 June 2025

To: The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, Caxton…

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Inquiry launched by the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury

6 June 2025

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Spinal Cord Injury is running an inquiry to understand what life is really like…

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Rebuilding Lives Awards 2025 nominees announced

5 June 2025

The Rebuilding Lives Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups in the spinal cord injury community, who inspire…

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