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Volunteers' Week 2020

5 June 2020

As part of Volunteers’ Week 2020 we are celebrating the contributions of all our amazing volunteers at SIA.  A while…

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#GivingTuesdayNow

5 May 2020

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow a global day of unity and giving in response to Coronavirus. A day where we can recognise,…

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Neurokinex – rehabilitation and wellbeing

29 April 2020

On our Café last week (22 April) we were thrilled to be joined by Neurokinex’s Jane Symonds, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist,…

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Talking About Feelings

25 March 2020

DR SALLY KAISER – Principal Clinical Psychologist Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries Clinical Psychologist Dr Sally Kaiser from the winning team…

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Always looking ahead

17 March 2020

Despite sustaining a SCI in her teenage years, Dot Brogden pushed herself to move forward and now enjoys life as…

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Going through the change

10 March 2020

We are all aware that the menopause is a natural and inevitable part of a woman’s life, but it’s one…

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On a quest for spinal cord injuries

9 March 2020

SIA Ambassador Karen Darke had always been an athlete, finding a passion for running, climbing and orienteering. Whilst initially she…

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Thinking about starting a family?

4 March 2020

Former consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Felicity Ashworth, developed a specialist interest in supporting women with SCI during her 27-year career…

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Womens experiences of sexuality after SCI

3 March 2020

Very little research has been done to understand and improve women’s sex lives after SCI. A recent study explored women’s…

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Never give up

26 February 2020

Inspired by the support he received from his friends following his SCI, Steven Aitchison decided he wanted to give something…

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Job searching on a level playing field

18 February 2020

Jane Hatton, explains how she set up the not-for-profit Evenbreak, to help disabled people find job opportunities with inclusive employers…

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Removing barriers

13 February 2020

SIA Case Management Vocational Specialist, Spencer Rathborne, talks about how he works with his SCI clients to maximise their success…

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