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The first National Paralysed Bowel Care Awareness Day

10 February 2025

The first National Paralysed Bowel Care Awareness Day took place on Monday 10 February 2025 with a special launch event…

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Sign our women's health petition

21 January 2025

‘Provide funding to support Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening for Disabled Women’ As part of the Spinal Injuries Association’s Women’s…

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SIA joins the Civil Society Group

20 November 2024

We are delighted to share that the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) has been accepted to join the prestigious Civil Society…

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Our statement on the Autumn Budget 2024

31 October 2024

The recent Autumn Budget presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves offers a blend of promising advancements and key areas where further attention is needed to support people with disabilities, particularly those with complex mobility needs like spinal cord injuries.

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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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