The Two B's - multiple venues - Date TBC

Come along and speak to incontinence and nursing professionals about any worries you might have about your bladder and bowel management. There will be demonstrations of different equipment and a talk from our home delivery specialist who will explain how we can make your life easier.

Aberdeen - TBC

Inverness - TBC

The Borders - TBC

Dumfries - TBC

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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".
Case Study - Dawn

Dawn speaks of her life before and after her car accident which fractured Dawns spine in 2 places and required surgery to insert metal implants. Initially, Dawn was nervous to engage with Spinal Injuries Scotland however after her first peer support call she now feels welcomed into the community. Dawn states, "I now regularly take part in the zoom meets, which always make me smile no matter how difficult a day it is."
Case Study - Julia

Julia describes her personal journey of being diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome, her highs and lows of this diagnosis, the support she as received from SIS and her ambitions for the future. "I would have felt alone and overwhelmed standing at the bottom of my recovery mountain but they reached out a hand of support steadying my assent, holding me up when I was down and cheering me on when I charged ahead."

The 60 Year Challenge

To celebrate our 60th anniversary year we are launching the 60 years challenge.
Online Coffee Meet & Greets

We are hosting online three meetings per week – Tuesday at 2pm; Wednesday at 1pm and Thursday at 1pm – these meetings are open to all our members.
Will Writing & PoA Seminar - Date TBC

Free to our members - hosted by Spinal injuries Scotland with Cochran Dickie. Come along to have any questions about your will or Power of Attorney answered.
Volunteer recruitment day - multiple venues - date tbc

We are holding volunteer recruitment days at Aberdeen, Inverness, Dumfries and The Borders.
Handcycling try-out - Date TBC

We have hand-bikes suitible for all level of injuries, come along and try them out.
Triride Trial - Multiple Venues - Date TBC

Try out the Triride power wheelchair attachment totally free!
Winter Dinner Dance

Digby Browns Winter Dinner Dance will be happening on 22 October 2021.
BBQ and Watersports Day - 29 July 2022

We are hosting our annual BBQ and activities day at Castle Semple on 29th July 2022. Come along and try kayaking, hand biking, sailing and canoeing totally free!

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 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.
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.
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".
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.
Management Team

Our directors have a diverse range of skills including nursing, IT and PR.
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.
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.
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.

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