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Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

5 September 2024

This week’s coverage of the Grenfell inquiry has been a stark reminder of how deeply upsetting the disaster was, and…

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Our autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now!

2 September 2024

Our autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now and we’re excited to bring you the very best news and…

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Let the Games begin!

28 August 2024

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are almost upon us and here at Spinal Injuries Association we are incredibly excited to cheer…

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Travel with confidence update

1 August 2024

We recently launched an exciting new project called “Travel with Confidence” which was made possible through funding from the Motability Foundation.

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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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Join our board of trustees

9 July 2024

We are seeking four additional full members and two associate members to join our board of trustees. Come and join a growing, future focused and member driven organisation with a burning ambition that every person with a spinal cord injury gets a chance to lead a fulfilled life.

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Support for women with SCI to have mammograms

4 July 2024

At the Rebuilding Lives Conference last month Jane Hudson shared with us that due to her spinal cord injury, she was unable to have a mammogram.

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8-year-old Zinnia wins competition to design the fastest wheelchair in the world!

17 June 2024

Zinnia from Doncaster has won a competition to design a poster featuring the fastest wheelchair in the world all thanks to children’s author Brian Abram and Spinal Injuries Association.

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Rebuilding Lives Conference 2024

14 June 2024

Our annual Rebuilding Lives Conference brought together healthcare professionals, legal experts and people from the spinal cord injury community to present and discuss key issues, and how we can make positive changes going forward.

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Travel with confidence

11 June 2024

The aim of our Travel with confidence project is to create the ultimate resource for accessible travel information.

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Our What Matters 2024 report released

5 June 2024

‘What Matters 2024’ is released today. This is our annual report to understand the main obstacles for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the UK.

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Summer is here and our new issue of Forward magazine is hot off the press!

4 June 2024

Packed full of real-life stories from across the SCI community, we hope you enjoy the issue while soaking up some good summer vibes!

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