Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries
Everyone has the right to be referred to their local spinal cord injuries centre for an appointment with a spinal…
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Your support network in West Midlands
Brendan Fitzgerald
Tel: 07496 951117
Hi I’m Brendan, your support coordinator.
I was injured in 1998 as a result of a fall from a wall. I sustained a C5/6 spinal cord injury and spent a year at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It’s left me with limited mobility and sensation from the shoulders down.
If you’ve recently become injured, already living with a spinal cord injury, or are close to someone who is, you’re in the right place.
Book an appointment with me here and I can refer you to the most suitable services available locally and nationally and offer my insight and experience into life with a spinal cord injury.
Just choose an available slot below and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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We’ve split these across three key areas:
Body MattersUnderstanding the changes to our bodies after spinal cord injury is an essential part of the healing journey. Armed with the right information about the physical changes you can expect after injury, you can rebuild a life that is rich and fulfilling.
Mind MattersThe physical changes that come with a spinal cord injury are only part of the puzzle – recognising what happens in our minds is equally important to rebuilding a fulfilling life. Read on to learn more about everything from mental health and self-image to relationships and isolation.
Life MattersA spinal cord injury can mean that life changes quite dramatically – that’s not to say this has to be negative. Life does go on, and with a solid understanding of how to navigate this new experience, there can be many joyous times ahead.
Body Matters partners
Neurokinex
The Neurokinex programme for spinal cord injury is one of the leading activity-based rehabilitation programmes in the UK
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Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research
Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research: funding cutting edge medical research for life after paralysis
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Breathe and Recover
Breathe and Recover is based on the Living Yoga Method ™ . We use the power of breathwork and yoga…
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Aspire housing and benefits
Aspire’s housing and welfare benefits services provides tailored support to help people with spinal cord injuries with accessible housing while permanent solutions can be found and advice on the types of benefits available you’re entitled to.
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Evelyn Partners
We have a team of specialist financial planners, investment managers and technical specialists who are all dedicated to working with clients who have been affected by serious injury or clinical negligence. Our priority is making sure that you get the best outcome for your circumstances and we will work closely with you to achieve that throughout.
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Higgs LLP
We recognise the challenges that clients and their families face in the aftermath of a spinal cord injury. We strive to help clients rebuild their lives with a desire to ultimately maximise outcomes wherever possible and help our clients lead as full and active a lifestyle as they wish.
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Hugh James
We have extensive experience in handling compensation claims for people who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Our solicitors have been consistently ranked in the top tiers by the independent legal guides, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and are recognised as leaders in the field of personal injury and specifically spinal cord litigation.
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Irwin Mitchell Financial Planning
Our financial planners have over 20 years’ experience supporting SCI people across the UK, and we’re here to give you and your family all-round financial planning advice – whatever stage you’re at post-injury. Get in touch to find out how we can support you, or to book a free financial health check with one of our experts today.
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Partners in Costs
We assist those affected by spinal injury to understand complex legal fee arrangements, by explaining the glossary of legal terminology in simple English. We’re legal costs specialists with over 21 years’ experience in advising on cases involving spinal injury.
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