Spinal cord injury: The road to recovery
The journey to recovery after a spinal cord injury (SCI) is long and often unpredictable. The process requires strength both physically and mentally, determination, and resilience.
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Understanding spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury has a life-long effect on the body, but information is often technical and confusing. Easy-to-understand information can help you understand what a spinal cord injury is, and how it will affect you or a loved one.
Going The Distance returns to London and Liverpool
Following on from a successful two days in London and Liverpool last year Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) are bringing back Going the Distance to the…
Rob Camm: No challenge too great
Despite a tragic accident leaving Rob Camm paralysed from the neck down at the age of 18, he won’t let his injury hold him back. Now 21…
Have your say about the future of the Spinal Injuries Association
As a user-led charity the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) believes that the views of its members are vital to the development of the charity and…
Frequently asked questions
Tim Rushby-Smith lets off some steam by answering a few of the questions he faces on a near-daily basis There have been occasions when I have…
Taking strides in technology support for spinal patients
Children with spinal injuries have access to ground-breaking technology to support their rehabilitation, which is being used for the first time in the UK at…
Lifelines for life supporting spinal cord injured people returning home
Plans for developing the support the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) provides for spinal cord injured people and their families have been announced this morning. The…
The Spinal Injuries Association Become Williams’ Official Charity Partner
Williams, the leading Formula One team and advanced engineering company, is pleased to announce that the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), the leading national user-led charity…
Disabled Marathon heroine Claire Lomas named Vitalise Woman of Achievement.
Claire scoops prestigious award at glittering ceremony in Birmingham. Leicestershire woman Claire Lomas has been named the Vitalise Woman of Achievement 2014 at a gala…
Ex-serviceman supporting charity that helped him rebuild his life
Flt Lt Paul Dixon is helping the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) celebrate their 40th Anniversary this year by raising awareness of spinal cord injury and…
SIA celebrates official Anniversary with Travis
During a year full of celebrations, the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) will once more team up with Travis to mark their official 40th Anniversary. On…
Charity’s 40th Anniversary marked by cycling commitment
On 10 August the Spinal Injuries Association’s (SIA) largest ever cycling team helped to mark their 40th Anniversary by completing the Prudential Ride London 100….
Golf makes debut at Spinal Games
Golf was on offer for the first time when over 220 athletes and support staff gathered for the 27th Inter Spinal Unit Games at Stoke…
Spinal cord injury resource highlights the importance of family support
Every eight hours someone in the UK is told they will never walk again due to damage to their spinal cord. It could happen to…