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The Summer issue of Forward magazine is out now!
Summer is finally here and our latest issue of Forward magazine is hot (get it?) off the press! Grab yourself a cold drink and delve into our packed summer issue, full of stories, information, tips and advice on everything from health to holidays and caring to campaigns – this issue has it all and more!
When we hear summer, we think holidays! So, we’ve packed this issue full of information to get you started on your summer fun. Staying in the UK? See our map of the British coast, locating reader-recommended accessible beaches across the country. Heading abroad? Read about Graeme Rudd’s experience of Seatrac, a system to help SCI people gain access to the sea at locations across the Mediterranean. Head to page 20 to start your holiday planning!
This issue is also packed with incredible real-life stories from across the SCI community – meet John Cressey, Abbie Webb and Ian Wyllie, amongst others. John is a SCI artist, ceramicist and sci-fi writer – hear what his art means to him. Ian embarked on a solo sailing adventure around the UK and Ireland after years in a nursing home following his SCI. And read about how primary school teacher Abbie found her way back to teaching after her spinal stroke.
Also in this issue …
- Men’s Health: our male SIA colleagues share how they stay mentally and physically fit when living with SCI
- Read about the initial findings of SIA’s 2025 What Matters? survey
- Carer’s Week: Dr Balsam Ahmad reflects on caring for her son Daniel
- Regular columnist Ruth Hunt looks at the mental health impact of getting older with spinal cord injuries
- Introducing Ask SIA – find out how you can get access to a wealth of information and healthcare advice
- Find out how you can help SIA member Will Behenna to drive change and improve access to our UK beaches
- Meet Daniel Hassan who found inner strength after a life-changing trip to Southeast Asia
- Discover the joys of a Caribbean and USA cruise as Jill Jackson shares her Holiday review
- Interview: meet Sam James who got fed up with trying to find a campervan to suit his accessibility needs and so made one himself!
- Latest campaigns: find out more about SIA’s Paralysed Bowel campaign as well as the latest from our Women’s Taskforce
- Try Chef Jon’s Summer-ready recipes
- Read the latest in SCI news, research and fundraising
- Meet the team… SIA’s parliamentary and public affairs coordinator Glyn Hayes shares his love of Viking Norway and Tuscan pasta!
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]