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Our spring issue of Forward magazine is out now!
Spring has sprung, the nights are getting lighter and the warm sun is finally here. Kickstart your season of new beginnings with our vibrant spring issue of Forward magazine – it’s packed full of features, ideas, tips and stories to get you revved up for the season ahead!
It’s spring and what better way to start the season than to plan in some fun? Turn to page 20 for our 8-page focus on accessible adventure. We’ve got top tips on how to get involved with everything from paddleboarding to driving supercars and from Wheelyboats to festival fun. If your 2025 resolution was to try something new, look no further!
Maybe work is a priority for you this year. If so, read our article about the ‘Access to Work’ scheme – a UK government-funded initiative to ensure people with disabilities can work on an equal footing with nondisabled peers. SIA’s Glyn Hayes explains how the program works – from assisting with travel costs to adaptations to the workplace, we share exactly how the scheme can help you.
Also in this issue …
- Health special: SCI and fatigue. Our 3-page special on fatigue management offers great tips on how to live well with fatigue
- Mental health columnist Ruth Hunt takes a dive into depression and how a spring clean of the mind can help
- Find out how to take part in our annual What Matters? survey
- Interview: how Amy Moss had to adapt her role as mum after her cauda equina syndrome diagnosis
- Introducing SIA’s new women’s health taskforce – set up to address the inequalities faced by women navigating healthcare systems
- Join Wheelchair Skills College founder Pete Donnelly on a nine-week research trip to Australia and New Zealand
- Meet Ella Beaumont who tells us what it’s like working in the TV and film industry while living with SCI
- Holiday review: join Maria Francis-Pitfield as she explores the Czech Republic for her 70th birthday!
- How to get involved with a new research trial aimed at improving bowel and bladder function
- Try Chef Jon’s perfect spring fresh recipes
- Read the latest in SCI news, research, fundraising and campaigns
- Meet the team… find out how Matt Cove, SIA’s support engagement manager, is king of the dad joke!
- Remembering Baroness Rosalie Wilkins
As always, we love to hear your ideas for stories and to let us know what you think of the magazine – so do get in touch by emailing [email protected]