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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · 3d

Why have I joined colleagues in writing to our government about toxic immigration rhetoric?...

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UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff | Nik Hartley OBE

Why have I joined colleagues in writing to our government about toxic immigration rhetoric [see link below]? What has it got to do with us? We are apolitical. And certainly not experts on the right...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Sep 8

'You go where?' Why my back at work holiday story needs a bit of explaining...

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'You go where?' On pilgrimage. To Lourdes. 'Why on earth?...' The annual August questioning. It's a fair question: I hardly exude religious, pilgrimage goer! But here I sit...

'You go where?' On pilgrimage. To Lourdes. 'Why on earth?...' The annual August questioning. It's a fair question: I hardly exude religious, pilgrimage goer! But here I sit, equally exhausted ...

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Sep 6

The #BeachAccessSurvey is designed to gather evidence from people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities regarding their experiences of accessing the beach environment in the UK 🏖️ Please complete the survey asap https://form.jotform.com/wbehenna/beach-access-project-survey-2025

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Sep 8

Two BRAND NEW SIA Community Groups will coming to East Anglia this September!
🔴 Monday 15 September 2025 - Holiday Inn Ipswich www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
🔵 Friday 19 September 2025 - Holiday Inn Norwich City www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...
#SpinalCordInjury #Community

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Sep 1

The 🆕 Autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now, packed full of stories from across the SCI community to unwind with 🍂🗞 You won't want to miss this one! Subscribe TODAY and receive your copy this September www.spinal.co.uk/product/forw... #ForwardMagazine #SpinalCordInjury

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Jul 14

Be a superhero for SIA this Summer 🦸 The Superhero Tri is one of our favourite events of the year and it's back on Saturday 16 August ☀️ We're currently recruiting superheroes of all ages and abilities to join #TeamSIA. Find out more by visiting spinal.co.uk/get-involved...

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Jul 18

🏳️‍🌈 On Tuesday 22 July we will be hosting a FREE Disability Pride Month webinar, sharing lived experiences of being part of the LGBTQ+ community and the unique challenges of the intersectionality between disability, gender and sexuality 🌈

Register today www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved...

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Activity Alliance @activityalliance.bsky.social · Jul 18

Everyone should be able to enjoy being active outdoors, yet for many disabled people that is not a reality.

#AccessibleOutdoors month is a perfect time to highlight the disparity between disabled people and non-disabled people when it comes to opportunities outdoors.

Only 44% of disabled people say it's easy for them to physically access outdoor spaces (vs 78% of non-disabled people).

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jul 11

We will carry on working with you on this. Always.

Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jul 10

This might just be the momentum moment...

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This might just be our time... | Nik Hartley OBE

This might just be our time... 6.5 years ago I was invited to lead Spinal Injuries Association. I remember the first Board meet-ups with the then Chair and Vice Chairs - one now my boss Faisal Hussai...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jul 10

I look confused! (I wasn't and it was a wonderful day. Thanks to our Patron for an amazing day)...

Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Jul 7

"Princess Anne makes poignant return to event close to her heart." (Hello Magazine)

Oh hello! Read the full story, and check out the exclusive photos about our Patron The Princess Royal attending the recent SIA Polo Day in Cirencester 🏇 www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8422...

Princess Anne makes poignant return to event close to her heart - exclusive photos

The Princess Royal attended a charity polo match

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Jul 9

SIA in the news! 🗞️ 'Burton Latimer man who has never flown before takes on charity skydive following spinal injury' with the
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Burton Latimer man who has never flown before takes on charity skydive following spinal injury

“I was undoubtedly on my way to losing the use of my legs permanently”

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jul 4

This is a game-changer for our community. We’ve spent years developing and championing personalised care plans that transform care for people with spinal cord injuries. @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social @spinalinjuries.bsky.social

Our statement on the #10yearplan :

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Our Statement on the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan

The Spinal Injuries Association welcomes today’s announcement from the Prime Minister and Health Secretary, launching a new 10-Year Health Plan...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jun 13

How do you manage to work? Your skills and qualifications?

Or because you managed to get out of the bath this morning?

My @spinalinjuries.bsky.social letter to the Secretary of State:

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How do you manage to work? | Nik Hartley OBE

How do you manage to work? Because you were qualified and skilled for the job you were given? For sure. But isn't it also because you can get there?... From your home; in clothes; having was...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jun 13

How do you manage to work? Your skills and qualifications?

Or because you managed to get out of the bath this morning?

My @spinalinjuries.bsky.social letter to the Secretary of State:

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How do you manage to work? | Nik Hartley OBE

How do you manage to work? Because you were qualified and skilled for the job you were given? For sure. But isn't it also because you can get there?... From your home; in clothes; having was...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Jun 6

What matters? This...

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The What Matters 2025 report is out now! | Nik Hartley OBE

What Matters? This does. https://lnkd.in/gyPKmSQJ Each year the What Matters survey led by Spinal Injuries Association, gives us a deeper, clearer picture of life with spinal cord injury in the UK a...

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · May 16

Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 💙

An annual event that raises awareness about spinal cord injury (SCI) and sheds light on the challenges faced by over 105,000 people in the United Kingdom.

Find out more www.spinal.co.uk/spinal-cord-... #SCIAD25

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · May 14

Last chance to VOTE! 🏆 Do you know a remarkable person or team making a big impact in the spinal cord injury community? ... The 2025 #RebuildingLivesAwards nominations are now OPEN and you have 2 more weeks to get those all important votes in to us spinal.co.uk/rebuilding-l... (closes Monday 19 May)

Rebuilding Lives Awards 2025

Do you know a remarkable person or team making a big impact in the spinal cord injury (SCI) community? The...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Apr 29

Joy

Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Apr 27

I mean. Go Emma... #Londonmarathon2025

Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Apr 25

Go Emma - #TeamSIA in the news! 📰 'A Northallerton mum has said she is determined to finish the London Marathon this weekend - two years after emergency surgery left her unable to walk.' BBC NE and Cumbria

Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#LondonMarathon

Northallerton mum who learned to walk again set for London Marathon

Emma Watt, from Northallerton, says she's

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Apr 7

"What on earth are we all doing on podcasts and radio-phone-ins three weeks on, still asking whether saving £5billion on PIPs in four years time, was enough or not?"...

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Our response to the government statement on welfare reform | Nik Hartley OBE

PIP. A couple of weeks on, what are those letters triggering for you? As a disabled person, untold worry? As someone who first heard the term three weeks ago? Perhaps you are in the 'well this ...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Apr 4

"A badly calculated cardboard ledger in a Rose Garden" moment? Is the #PIP debate the UK's version?...

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Our response to the government statement on welfare reform | Nik Hartley OBE

PIP. A couple of weeks on what are those letters triggering for you? As a disabled person, untold worry? As someone who first heard the term three weeks ago? Perhaps you are in the 'well this i...

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Mar 20

The unsung gem of #spring. The #FloweringCurrant.

A nice start as I head to celebrate the work of @spinalinjuries.bsky.social at the #Cornflower Ball

Happy #equinox everyone 😊

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Nik Hartley @nikhartley.bsky.social · Mar 3

So proud of everyone at the best of best charities.

Now we just have to achieve the change we know is possible and right for everyone...

Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Mar 3

📰 @nikhartley.bsky.social speaks of our mission to be the ‘expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury’. Read more: nrtimes.co.uk/ceo-speaks-o...

CEO speaks of charity's mission to be the 'expert guiding voice for life after SCI'

Winners in the Charity of the Year category at the NR Times Awards 2024, the SIA supports people with spinal cord injury in accessing the right support and navigating the healthcare system so that the...

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · Feb 28

💬 "Instead of enjoying a charity event, I ended up on the floor of the accessible loo for six hours after falling out of my wheelchair."

@euansguide.com is calling for businesses and councils to take 'immediate steps' to improve access to accessible toilets. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC reporter spent six hours on nightclub accessible toilet floor

BBC reporter Matthew Bassett was left stranded in 2014, and finds his story is far from unique.

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