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Future of SCI databases secured through collaborative action

17 December 2025

The national Spinal Cord Injury Database, along with a number of other specialist registries operated by MDSAS, has been secured…

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SIA statement on today’s budget and changes to the Motability Scheme

26 November 2025

Today’s Budget confirms a significant change for disabled people who rely on the Motability Scheme. The Government will remove VAT…

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SIA delivers historic petition to 10 Downing Street

17 November 2025

Today marks a landmark moment for the Spinal Injuries Association, as we delivered our first ever petition to 10 Downing…

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Fragmented to Coordinated: Building a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury report launched by APPG

27 October 2025

The final report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Spinal Cord Injury ‘Fragmented to Coordinated: Building a National Strategy for…

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SIA welcomes landmark announcements on women’s health

23 October 2025

The Spinal Injuries Association has welcomed the Government’s new commitments to include menopause in routine NHS Health Checks and to…

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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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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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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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