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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: 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

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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.
Peer Support Outreach Advisor - Aberdeen

Spinal Injuries Scotland have listened to our membership and we are excited to be launching our Peer Support program out in Scotland! We have now split out the areas and this area will be focusing on Aberdeen. Our Peer Support Program is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support someone with an SCI and their friends and families than someone who has been down a similar path.
Peer Support Outreach - Dumfries & Galloway

Our Peer Support Program is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support someone with a SCI and their friends and families than someone who has been down a similar path. We are looking for someone who is willing to take the lead and attend four annual NHS Outreach Clinics in Dumfries and arrange ’Coffee meet-ups’ to bring people with an SCI together. The post will require 20 hours a week dedicated to the job.
Liaison Officer - Part Time

You will be required to attend The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Cord Injuries Unit, Glasgow. Working alongside our Peer Support Team and the NHS, you will be the first representative for Spinal Injuries Scotland, introducing patients to our free membership. You will be building relationships, signing up members and informing them of the charity’s benefits. By using a tablet or Device, you would also be required to support patients to connect with their loved ones.