Media enquiries

We hear stories every day from our members, some inspire but many are shocking and reveal the reality of life with a spinal cord injury in the UK. 

Our media team recognise the power of individual voices to change perceptions and are here to offer advice. As the expert, guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury we are always happy to share these stories with the media and to provide expertise on issues that surround disability.

If you have a media enquiry, please get in touch with our press and media team. Tel: 07498 990415   Email: [email protected]

Some of our recent press coverage

'I was stranded at tram stop due to broken lifts'

19 December 2025 - BBC News

SIA support network manager Gary goes viral. Photo taken in front of broken lifts in Manchester

Our Support Network Manager Gary Dawson went viral after complaining about the lack of accessibility on the Manchester tram network.

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How women with menopause symptoms are being failed because of their ethnicity

28 December 2025 - msn News

Female gender sign on pink background Stock image

SIA volunteer Sonia Davis spoke about her difficulty accessing appropriate menopause care.

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Woman with spinal injury denied accessible home

29 December 2025 - Oxford Mail

SIA member Maria Clark sat in wheelchair wearing sunglasses

88-year-old Maria is living with a spinal cord injury in a small, converted garage in Oxford after being "denied an accessible home".

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