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

'Families ‘crushed and ruined’ after virtual NHS care assessments'

10 October 2026 - BBC Breakfast

Martin Hibbert BBC Breakfast 10 October 2026

This month our VP Martin Hibbert appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about SIA’s vital work and why we must reach even more newly injured people and connect them to a lifetime of support. Martin was commenting on the story of David from Devon who has recently regained feeling and movement in his lower body.

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'NHS care funding causes ‘unnecessary suffering’ for patients, charities tell Cooper'

20 October 2026 - The Telegraph

CHC story Yahoo News

The Telegraph reported on how a group of charities including SIA have written to The Health Secretary about routine failings in NHS Continuing Healthcare, a huge issue for our members.

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'Oxford team wins Outstanding SCI Team of the Year at the Rebuilding Lives Awards'

4 October 2026 - Oxford Mail

SIA Rebuilding Lives Awards 2026 (1) Oxford NHS SCI Inreach Team

Local press reported on the winners at our Rebuilding Lives Awards event, including their meeting with our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal.

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