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.
27 June 2026 - BBC
Our SIA Champion for outdoor accessibility Will Behenna featured on the ONE show explaining how he created an accessible paddleboard. He also featured on his ITV regional news and the BBC discussing beach accessibility in general.
View article27 June 2026 - Yahoo
SIA member Jonathan from Lincolnshire, sustained a spinal cord injury which left him paralysed from below the neck and in need of 24-hour care. However, due to limited options within the funding he received, Jonathan was unable to afford live-in carers and had to spend years in care homes with limited freedom or inadequate care.
View article1 June 2026 - ITV News
SIA member Shirley Widdop from Keighley lives with the painful spinal cord injury myelopathy but has to wait months for a crucial operation.
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