Spinal Injuries Association

30/05/2026

SIA charity places now available for the 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon 💛

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a brilliant and fully accessible event that takes place in the centre of London, starting on Whitehall before passing by many of the famous landmarks of London. With crowds lining the streets, live music and fantastic atmosphere guaranteed ... this is one not to be missed!

When: Sunday 4 April 2027
Cost: £40 reg fee and a £400 fundraising target

APPLY HERE >> https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/spinal-injuries-association/london-landmarks-half-marathon/register

Places with thanks to Run For Charity.

29/05/2026

So wonderful to see one of our SIA Superheroes Trish Brookes recognised by our friends Superhero Series on their socials this week 🦸‍♀️

Trish truly is a real life wonder woman and this Summer she will once again be taking on the Superhero Tri in Windsor. As well as all of her amazing fundraising challenges Trish is also a proud SIA volunteer who supports people at her local community groups to live fulfilled lives after injury. We are incredibly lucky to have her and can't thank her enough for all she does☺️

If you'd also like to say thank you and show her some love then you can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/page/trish-brookes-8

You can also join Trish and our Superhero Team this August by visiting. A full accessible event, with varying distances and challenges to take on. It's genuinely one of our favourite events of the year https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/superhero-triathlon/

Meet our Everyday Superhero Trish!

At the Superhero series we celebrate our Superheroes & showcase diversity. This Series is for all the unsung Superheroes who boldly face what life throws at them & are looking to take on super sporting challenges with their own unique superpowers!

Trish's Superpower is her huge smile, positive personality & determination! Trish's Superhero journey started in 2023 when she created her own mission at home & raised funds for the Spinal Injuries Association. In 2024, alongside her Sidekick, she took on her first Superhero Tri at Windsor. Then in 2025, Trish smashed all three stages herself. Now Trish is getting ready for her third Superhero Triathlon in 2026! "The Superhero Series has shown me that everyone can take part in sport & exercise in their own way. Seeing Superheroes supporting each other on mission day reminds me that if they can do it, so can I." Trish 2026

Read more about it on our website.

Superhero HQ Contact Line:
Tel: +44 7394 663540
Email us: [email protected]

29/05/2026

As chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Spinal Cord Injury, I recently tabled this motion for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2026.

With the Health Bill returning to Parliament on Monday, I will be taking part to discuss the importance of a national strategy for a more coordinated system of care for those affected by spinal cord injury.

You can see it here: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/65808/spinal-cord-injury-awareness-day-2026

29/05/2026

It's only 4 weeks to go until our Polo Day 2026 at Cirencester Park Polo Club so we want to do a huge shout-out to GHA DISCOVERY (Global Hotel Alliance) for sponsoring our wine for the day🍷

Find out more about the event⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/polo-day/

29/05/2026

You’ve got until Monday to tell us ‘What Matters’ to you as part of the SCI community, in our 2026 survey ✍️

Tell us your biggest issues and help us shape our future campaigns, to help more people live fulfilled lives after SCI
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https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/what-matters-survey/

(Friday shout-out to the ‘spider injuries association’ typo in the subtitles! Not a rebrand, don’t worry!)

28/05/2026

The Timms Review Call for Evidence closes today 28 May at 11:59pm 📝

The Timms Review is working to ensure that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is fair and fit for the future in a changing world, and helps support disabled people to achieve better health, higher living standards, and greater independence, including through employment.

Find out more and have your say asap: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-call-for-evidence

28/05/2026

We are proud to recognise Paragon Home Healthcare as this month’s Trusted Care Partner, covering the Southeast, South Central and London. They provide specialist support for people living with spinal cord injury and is committed to helping people live a fulfilled life beyond injury.

Paragon Home Healthcare provides highly personalised, clinically informed care for people with spinal cord injuries, including older children, young people and adults. Much of this work happens quietly, behind the scenes — but its impact is life-changing.

From complex hospital discharges and transitions into independent accommodation, to supporting travel, education, family life, hobbies and new opportunities, Paragon’s focus is clear: care should not limit a person’s life. It should help open it back up.

We are proud to have Paragon Home Healthcare as one of our Trusted Care Partners and look forward to continuing to work together to support people living with spinal cord injury.

Read more on our website https://www.spinal.co.uk/news/trusted-care-partner-of-the-month-paragon-home-healthcare/

27/05/2026

SIA is currently recruiting for a Challenge events coordinator to join our fundraising team 🌟

The core purpose of this role is to plan and deliver a portfolio of established challenge events to generate income, engage our supporters and raise awareness of SIA’s wider work. Working closely with the philanthropy and events manager, this role will help to grow, diversify, and sustain fundraising income as part of the wider business development team, feeding into the 2030 strategy.

Full-time, 35 hours per week | £36,090 | Permanent | Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes | closing date: 15 June 2026, 9am

Other vacancies:
🔴 Clinical bank trainers (mental health)
🔴 Spinal Cord Injury Specialist nurse (Northeast of England region)
🔴 Finance Manager
🔴 Education & Development Coordinator

For full job descriptions of any of the above roles, or to APPLY please visit https://spinal.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

27/05/2026

Last week one of our long term supporters Neelam from Calidus Care Consultancy took part in a skydive for SIA ... and today we're delighted to share the full video and some photos from her unforgettable experience 🪂

After the jump she said, "I faced my fear of heights and just went for it. I was so nervous in the build up but I can honestly say this was the best thing I have ever done. The free fall felt incredible. To see the beautiful Shropshire hills from thousands of feet in the air was out of this world. Thank you to the dream team at Tilstock for keeping me safe and smiling throughout."

Neelam has raised over £1700 for SIA which is just amazing and we can't thank her enough for going above and beyond for our charity.

If you would like to donate, there's still time https://www.justgiving.com/page/neelam-kaur-gupta-2026"

Feeling inspired? .... then you to can take to the skies with SIA and Skyline skydiving. There are multiple venues to choose from and our fundraising team will be on hand to support you all the way! https://booking.skylineskydiving.co.uk/book/yng59qmw

If you have any questions about taking part in a challenge event for SIA please email [email protected] or call 01908 732 157.

27/05/2026

Our community groups are a great way of connecting to other SCI people, their friends and families and they offer regular opportunities to socialise. Today we shine a spotlight on those in the South East of England, that are hosted by our wonderful support coordinator Aleks ...

📍 Maidstone (Kent) *NEW*
Usually meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 12-2pm at the Malta Inn Beefeater near Maidstone. https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/kent-community-group/

📍 Southampton
Usually meets on the last Wednesday of every month, between 12pm-2pm at the Haskins Garden Centre.
https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/southampton-community-group/

📍 Brighton/Hove
Usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month, from 1-3pm at The Lodge, Rockwater, Hove https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/brighton-hove-community-group/

For more information about ALL 34 current SIA community groups throughout the UK please visit https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-support/community-groups/