Patrons and Ambassadors

HRH the princess royal

honorary president & Patron

Spinal Injuries Scotland Honorary patron, HRH The Princess Royal, has been a great source of support and encouragement over the years supporting the charity in many different ways.

The Princess Royal regularly attends Spinal Injuries Scotland events and opened Clober Farm back in 2012.

Paul Warwick

Patron

Paul C. Warwick is an oil industry advisor and non-executive director. At Talisman Energy Inc. he was an Executive Vice President and prior to that during a thirty one year career at ConocoPhillips a global regional president.

He has a master of science degree from Cranfield Institute of Technology, he is a chartered engineer and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, a Fellow of the Welding Institute and a Fellow of the Energy Institute.

He has held several industry body appointments in Trinidad, Indonesia and the UK, including being chair of Oil and Gas UK, a member of the Scottish First Minister’s Energy Advisory Group and the first chair of the UK oil and gas industry Technology Leadership Board.

Harry and Tracey Brown

patrons

Harry & Tracey Brown are Patrons of Spinal Injuries Scotland.

Steven Mcghee

Ambassador

Since a swimming pool accident in 2007 I have been paralysed from the neck down and can't breathe on my own so need a ventilator 24hrs a day.

I am lucky to still enjoy a great life. I keep busy with my friends whether we are out for drinks or catching up in the house. I love my football and am a season-ticket holder (not revealing where!). I am also half way through studying for a degree in psychology with the Open University. Other than that, I spend my time doing anything that makes me happy.

Linda Bamford

Ambassador

Linda’s career background is mainly in NHS Scotland, initially as a psychiatric and general nurse before moving into Para medicine with the Scottish Ambulance Service. After 13 years as a frontline paramedic in Glasgow Linda moved into management holding various senior management positions within the ambulance service. Her NHS career spanned over 30 years.

Dr Elizabeth Ferris

Ambassador

A Junior Doctor at Ninewells Hospital Dundee. Elizabeth sustained a Spinal Cord Injury whilst at medical school, due to Vasculitis. The condition has also caused blindness in her left eye. After a three year break she returned to studies part-time, and graduated in 2017. Elizabeth is keen to forge a career in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Founder of Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club, a charity offering active wheelchair sporting opportunities to people from all across Tayside. Elizabeth is also an avid Rugby fan, and was capped for Scotland at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in 2013 (despite my Northern Irish heritage, she am proud to call Scotland my home!)

Elizabeth is a proud ambassador for Spinal Injuries Scotland; the charity provides such a wealth of support and information she feels it’s a privilege to be able to give back in any way possible.

Joanna Martin

Ambassador

Joanna worked as a nurse prior to her spinal injury that was sustained during training with the RauxAF in 2005. Joanna has represented GB at the Invictus Games in Orlando in 2016, and she has competed in hand cycling and indoor rowing and won silver medal for indoor rowing. Joann was a Trustee with Spinal Injuries Scotland for 5 years and now continues her support of the Charity as an Ambassador.

Claire Byrne

Ambassador

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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."

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Our Ambassadors are enthusiastic and committed representatives of Spinal Injuries Scotland who raise awareness and funds and assist us to achieve our goals. Leading, co-ordinating and attending fundraising events on behalf of the charity.

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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.