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 Barry's Story When Barry was 19 he was paralysed from the neck down. He was driving, swerved to miss a badger and hit a tree. Barry, now 35, said: "My first thoughts after my accident were, `Why me? How am I going to carry on?` Read More.... |
Spinal Cord Injury Day, 18th May 
Every eight hours someone is told they may never
walk again.
Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone through accident or illness. Communication between the brain and the body is severed resulting in paralysis. The effects are both devastating and permanent. There is currently no cure.
In addition to paralysis, vital bodily functions such as bladder and bowel control, temperature regulation, sexual function and blood pressure are all affected. People with neck-level injuries frequently need a ventilator to breathe. The psychological impact of spinal cord injury on the individual and their loved ones is also immense.
But despite all of this, we, the five major UK spinal cord injury charities, believe it is still possible to get the most out of life. On Spinal Cord Injury Day, 18th May, we aim to raise awareness of the support which is available to those affected and show that they can still look forward to a positive future.
Find out more, take a look at our videos and stories, and join our campaign.
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Aspire
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Visit Aspire Website |
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Aspire supports people with spinal cord injury from injury to independence through their Independent Living Advisors, Assistive Technology, Aspire Housing, the Human Needs Fund and our Campaigning work. Aspire has been helping people with spinal cord injuries since 1982.
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Back Up
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Visit Back Up Website |
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Back Up is for everyone affected by a spinal cord injury. Our services include mentoring, wheelchair skills training, activity courses plus we offer support in getting you back to work or school after an injury. All of our services build confidence, independence, whilst helping to create a positive future.
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Spinal Injuries Association
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Visit SIA Website |
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SIA is a user-led organisation which was established in 1974. It works to support and promote the wellbeing of the 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK through its peer support and campaigning work, and also to provide assistance to their families, friends and health care professionals.
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SIS
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Visit SIS Website |
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Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS) is the Scottish national voluntary organisation for spinal cord injured people and those close to them. SIS provides immediate support through the office based Information Service and operates a self-referral information line. We also provide peer support within the Scottish national spinal unit along with a legal and welfare rights advisory service.
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Spinal Research
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Visit Spinal Research Website |
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Spinal Research is the UK's leading charity funding groundbreaking medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck. Our vision is a world where spinal cord injury no longer means a lifetime of paralysis.
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There are several ways in which you can get involved and help us raise awareness of the campaign.
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