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

Our support coordinator Joe got to drive a Nissan GTR last week at the Ablenet accessible driving experience day, funded by Teleflex 🏎️

Find out more about Ablenet experience days⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/product-category/offers-from-our-partners/

A member transferring off a wheelchair into a supercar

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

🎳Our team had an amazing time last night at Higgs LLP bowling tournament, where over £9,000 was raised for SIA! Huge thank you to all 20 teams who competed and congrats to Bush & Co for the win!
If you're interested in hosting a fundraising event in your area, get in touch
📨[email protected]

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

Our Rebuilding Lives Conference 2025 was all about launching our National SCI Strategy Consultation report and bringing it to life through our speakers with lived experience.

Read more, and see the full report here⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/national-spinal-cord-injury-strategy/

Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 2d

"...to the launch of the National SCI Strategy consultation, it was a space to educate, connect and inspire. I’m excited for what Rebuilding Lives 2026 will bring.”

Book your tickets for 2026 now and get the earlybird rate⬇️
https://www.spinal.co.uk/rebuilding-lives-2026-tickets/

Delegates around the table for the World Cafe

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Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries.bsky.social · 2d

Our director of programmes Mark Ridler on last week's Rebuilding lives Conference:💬"It was a powerful gathering of the SCI community - our first 2-day conference, with record attendance and a programme rich in lived experience. From the Prime Minister’s opening letter..."⬇️

Mark Ridler presents the National Strategy Report

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

Flashback to our recent golf day at Sunningdale Golf Club 🤩

Huge thank you to all who attended and generously donated via our grand prize draw or the auction on the day, and shout out to Ken Powell and Phil Meadows for showing us their awesome all-terrain paragolfers⛳

VP Martin Hibbert speaking to the audience

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

After 2 days of collaboration, education and innovation, Rebuilding Lives 2025 has come to a close ⭐
Our theme this year was putting lived experience at the heart of change - we could only achieve that with the support of all of our amazing contributors and delegates. Thank you!

Panel speakers and audience at the Rebuilding Lives conference

Panel speakers at the Rebuilding Lives conference

Speaker at the Rebuilding Lives Conference

Speakers at the Rebuilding Lives Conference

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

After 2 wonderful days Rebuilding Lives 2025 has come to a close!

Our theme this year was putting lived experience at the heart of change and we were only able to achieve that with the support of all of our amazing speakers, and delegates. Thank you!

Award winners at the Rebuilding Lives conference

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

The 2025 #RebuildingLives Conference comes to an end with a talk about the importance of mental health provision for people with spinal cord injury, led by the SIA counselling team, with a lived experience story from Kyle Brindle #ThankYou

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

Our Travel with Confidence team are next up with an update on the project , and a panel discussion from members of our advisory group. Fascinating insights from all #TravelwithConfidence

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

Our next session of the day - Innovation in the world of rehabilitation with Dan Herman, (Stewarts), Tamsyn Street (Salisbury NHS) and Andrew Goodsell #RebuildingLives #Rehabilitation

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

Session two of today's schedule is delivered by SIA specialist nurse Carol and head of the Frank Williams Academy Kerryn. They spoke passionately about education and sharing our expertise to improve knowledge across the healthcare sector #rebuildinglives

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

Day 2 of the #RebuildingLives Conference is underway with a wonderful keynote speech from Saffron Cresswell who shared her story with us all 💜 #SpinalCordInjury

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

And the winner is….

🥇 Dani Czernuszka-Watts
SIA Ambassador Dani shares her lived experiences to raise awareness of life after SCI, parenthood and the inequalities in women's health in an honest, relatable way.

An incredible trio to round up an incredible evening!

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

Finally, it’s the Champion of the year award presented (by SIA staff and trustees) to someone who has raised the voice of SCI, improved access to appropriate care and furthered SIA’s strategic aims.

Our finalists are🏆
Trish Brookes
Dani Czernuszka-Watts
Raquel Siganporia

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

And the winner is….
🥇The Aspire Welfare Benefits Team
This small team of four supported 389 clients last year recovering an amazing £750,000 in benefits for members of the SCI community.

An incredibly tough category – well done all!

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

⭐Now it’s time for the Outstanding team of the year award - presented to a team that has made a significant difference to SCI care or treatment – whatever the setting

Our finalists are🏆
Aspire Welfare Benefits Team
East of England SCI Team
VIM Health

Good luck everyone!

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

And the winner is….
🥇Chris Patton
A tissue viability specialist, Chris is committed to educating as many people as possible on the different approach needed to skincare for people with SCI

Amazing competition from Lauren and Ahmad 🤩– well done all!

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

⭐Next up -the Frank Williams Academy healthcare professional of the year award, presented to someone who has gone above and beyond their role and made a significant difference to the community

Our finalists are🏆
Chris Patton
Lauren Nellins
Ahmad Saif

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

And the winner is….
🥇ALLISON WHITEHORN
Co founder of CESCI, Allison has been working to raise awareness amongst healthcare professionals and help others living with CES since 2014

Huge shout out to our other amazing finalists David and Nathalie 👏 what an amazing line up!

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

⭐It’s time for the Rebuilding Lives Awards 2025!
First up - The Baroness Masham Award, for a person with SCI who has shown an incredible level of dedication and commitment to making positive change

Our finalists are🏆
David Holmes
Nathalie McGloin
Allison Whitehorn

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

An expert panel take to the stage for the final session of the day here at the #RebuildingLives Conference. Together they discussed the future of spinal cord injury here in the UK

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

Thank you to Terry Wilcox @hudgellsolicitors.bsky.social for joining us at today's Rebuilding Lives Conference, and for speaking during our 'How to be a change maker' session #CampaignforChange

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

Conversations and learning in action at today's World Cafe element of our conference. It's been fantastic to hear everyone's insights and experiences #rebuildinglives

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

Session two of the conference. A National SCI Strategy 'Setting the scene'. A fascinating panel discussion from those with lived experience of spinal cord injury #RebuildingLives2025

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