News and Stories

Arran's Story

Arran has joined our team as Peer Support Advisor for The Borders. He has jumped into the role headfirst and has already proven himself an invaluable member of the team. As the youngest member of staff, he has been providing a new perspective. Read more

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

Spotlight: The importance of Peer Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay at Clober Farm

Fully accessible self catering accommodation located in Milngavie. Read more

Latest

Kiltwalk 2022

fancy giving your knees an airing in aid of Spinal Injuries Scotland? Why not sign up for KILTWALK 2022!!!
FACE-TO-FACE COFFEE MEETS ARE BACK!

FACE TO FACE COFFEE MEETS After what feels like a lifetime, we are over the moon to welcome you back to our face-to-face peer support coffee meets. Not to worry though, our virtual meets will continue to go ahead too!
Kiltwalk Glasgow 2021
Case Study - Annie

Annie shares her story of being a primary school teacher and outdoor enthusiast to the day when she was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition of the spine. From Annie's time in hospital to learning about her condition, she has found new passions in her life. After being introduced to Spinal Injuries Scotland peer support, she now really looks forward to the zoom chats and has "such positive friends who make the best of life".

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.
Stay at Clober Farm

Clober Farm is a converted farmhouse which has been transformed into a fully accessible living accommodation and accessible garden with patio area and raised beds, designed with the wheelchair user in mind. Close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Open all year.
Contact us

Our main office is based in Glasgow. Our Peer Support Volunteers are in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) 5 days a week. We have 6 Peer Support Advisors based in Inverness, Aberdeen, and Dumfries and the Borders.
Peer Support Volunteers

All our volunteers are affected by SCI in some way, whether they have sustained a SCI themselves or are friends and family with someone who has.
Management Team

Our directors have a diverse range of skills including nursing, IT and PR.
Accessing a spouse's bank account while they are in a coma
FACE-TO-FACE COFFEE MEETS ARE BACK!

FACE TO FACE COFFEE MEETS After what feels like a lifetime, we are over the moon to welcome you back to our face-to-face peer support coffee meets. Not to worry though, our virtual meets will continue to go ahead too!
Patrons and Ambassadors

Our patrons are a source of support and encouragement for Spinal Injuries Scotland. HRH The Princess Royal regularly attends our events.
Arran's Story

Arran has joined our team as Peer Support Advisor for The Borders. He has jumped into the role headfirst and has already proven himself an invaluable member of the team. As the youngest member of staff, he has been providing a new perspective.
Case Study - Annie

Annie shares her story of being a primary school teacher and outdoor enthusiast to the day when she was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition of the spine. From Annie's time in hospital to learning about her condition, she has found new passions in her life. After being introduced to Spinal Injuries Scotland peer support, she now really looks forward to the zoom chats and has "such positive friends who make the best of life".