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Spotlight: Greg Faryno - Peer Support Advisor

Spotlight: Greg Faryno - Peer Support Advisor

Greg has been an invaluable part of our team for over two years. He looks after the all our members in the Inverness area; organises events (pre-Covid of course); provides Peer Support and hosts online Zoom meets. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 26th February, 2021

Author: Iona Innes

Spotlight: The importance of Peer Support

Spotlight: The importance of Peer Support

Peer Support is at the heart of what we do. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 29th January, 2021

Author: Iona Innes

Reg Young - My Changing World

Reg Young - My Changing World

Reg Young has joined our team as Peer Support Advisor for Dumfries and Galloway, the role is to provide support to others in the area who are living with spinal cord injuries and to arrange events. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 13th January, 2021

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Your road to worry free motoring

Your road to worry free motoring

The Motability Scheme enables anyone in receipt of a higher rate mobility allowance to exchange that allowance for a lease of a car, scooter, powered wheelchair or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. The Scheme provides flexible and hassle-free access to a brand new, reliable vehicle of your choice – giving you greater freedom, every day. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 3rd March, 2020

Author: Iona Innes

5 Years of Social Nights at the QENSIU

5 Years of Social Nights at the QENSIU

For those who have spent time in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) will know the importance of the monthly social nights that Laura Torrance has been hosting for the last 5 years. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Stuarts Story

Stuarts Story

Stuart is our Peer Support for Dumfries & the Borders. Stuart has been a motorbike enthusiast his whole life, when a motorcycle accident caused him to lose the use of his legs he has not let it stop him from trying new activities and finding other ways to get his adrenaline fix. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 31st January, 2020

Author: Iona Innes

Tony's Story

Tony's Story

You’ll probably hear Tony before you see him. He’s the vibrant Spinal Injuries Scotland volunteer whose arrival usually precedes laughter from patients and staff at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital’s spinal unit. But how does a man who can’t walk keep his spirits, and the spirits of others, so high? Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 5th March, 2020

Author: Iona Innes

Stay at Clober Farm

Stay at Clober Farm

Fully accessible self catering accommodation located in Milngavie. Read more

Posted to: News and Stories

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 26th March, 2019

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  • Running the 2021 Edinburgh Virtual Marathon for Spinal Injuries Scotland

    Thank you very much in advance for any donations that you can make - it is helping to fund the fantastic work that SIS does.

  • Manifesto 2021

    Manifesto 2021

    A manifesto to support spinal cord injured people in Scotland outlines the key things we'd like every political party to consider including within their own manifestos ahead of the 2021 Scottish election.

  • Spotlight: Greg Faryno - Peer Support Advisor

    Spotlight: Greg Faryno - Peer Support Advisor

    Greg has been an invaluable part of our team for over two years. He looks after the all our members in the Inverness area; organises events (pre-Covid of course); provides Peer Support and hosts online Zoom meets.

  • Will Writing Service

    Will Writing Service

    We have partnered with Cochran Dickie to offer a range of services to our members including the preparation of Powers of Attorney and Wills. Cochran Dickie continually provide a personal and direct service to both private and commercial clients for over 150 years.

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  • Reg Young - My Changing World

    Reg Young - My Changing World

    Reg Young has joined our team as Peer Support Advisor for Dumfries and Galloway, the role is to provide support to others in the area who are living with spinal cord injuries and to arrange events.

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Spinal Injuries Scotland is a charity that wants to make a difference in society. We are ambitious to achieve positive change so that people with a spinal cord injury can live their daily lives in a more equal environment.

  • Manifesto 2021

    Manifesto 2021

    A manifesto to support spinal cord injured people in Scotland outlines the key things we'd like every political party to consider including within their own manifestos ahead of the 2021 Scottish election.

  • What is a spinal injury

    What is a spinal injury

    What is a Spinal Cord Injury? Learn about The Spine and it's different Vertebra, the Spinal Cord and the nerves within it and the effects of Paralysis.

  • Contact us

    Our main office is based in the Tollcross area of Glasgow. Our Peer Support Volunteers are in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) 5 days a week. We have 3 Peer Support Advisors based in Inverness, Aberdeen, and Dumfries and the Borders.

  • Donate

    We need your help. Your donation could help the 6 people a day who are told that they are paralysed from a spinal cord injury in the UK. Every donation will go towards the support that we give.

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    Become a member

    Our free membership gives you access to; Free legal and welfare advice, our small grants scheme, reduced rates at Clober Farm, confidential advice and support from our Peer Support Team and our quarterly magazine.

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    State your case for the support you need, while showing supporters can trust you (be transparent)

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