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Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national voluntary organisation concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and friends.

Scotland.
Joined April 2011
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
Curl, Cuppa, and Chat is back! ๐ŸฅŒ Join us Mon 3rd March, plus new dates: Mon 17th & 31st March! More info ๐Ÿ‘‡ spinalinjuriesscotland.org.uโ€ฆ
๐ŸฅŒโ˜• Curl, Cuppa & Chat is back! Join us at Dumfries Ice Bowl for inclusive, all-ability curling. ๐Ÿ“… 27 Jan | 10 Feb | 3 Mar ๐Ÿ•š 11:30 AM โ€“ 1:30 PM Book your spot ๐Ÿ‘‰ spinalinjuriesscotland.org.uโ€ฆ
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
๐ŸŒ… World Spine Day is dawning around the world! ๐ŸŒ… Letโ€™s come together to support our spines and raise awareness about spinal health. Wishing everyone a great World Spine Day! #WorldSpineDay #SupportYourSpine #SpinalHealth #supportyourspine #beepic #wsd24 #wsd2024
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
It's World Continence week! This week, we're busting myths about intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC). To learn more about ISC, visit link.hollister.com/3KCYJvv. #WorldContinenceWeek #WCW2024 #ContinenceMatters
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Go on - have a read of MACS Work Plan for 2024/2025 - and share please. ๐Ÿ‘‡ @DEScotTweets @DESDougiTweets @GDA__online @stardate2371 @tressaburke @sisonlineorg @GingerBakerScot @wearesritc @upstreamscot @EuansGuide @guidedogs @RNIBScotland @ImtacNI
Today we have published our work plan for the year ahead. Find out more about our priority areas, how we will be delivering them, and how we will continue advising on disabled peopleโ€™s needs relating to transport in Scotland. Open to everyone to read: bit.ly/3Px8LRE
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The SG is seeking to appoint a Chair to the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment An important & unique opportunity to help to inform the future strategic policy approach to ADP, to ensure it meets the needs of disabled people now & in the future scottishgovernment.icims.comโ€ฆ
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Venues: If you're installing a #ChangingPlacesToilet, don't forget to send us your floorplans for a FREE check before work begins. That way you can proceed with peace of mind that your new CPT will be at registration standard! #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness #IncLOOsion
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We continue to engage with the SG to discuss how we improve transport to healthcare facilities for disabled & older people Read about our previous work here. Report: bit.ly/3YUc9cYย  Qu: Do you use a travel app to get to appointments, if not, why not? Do apps help?
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint up to fourย Members of the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland. There are twoย Member roles, a Workstream Lead role on Ferries and Aviation and a Workstream Lead role on Planning and Strategy. To apply, see: bit.ly/3N4fMZw
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
UPDATE (thur 2/3/23) Now 110 mostly major charities support the call! New ones added include @samaritans | @actnforchildren | @TrussellTrust and more...
10 days ago I sent Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt a letter (below) asking him to postpone the govt's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April. Since, SEVENTY major charities (below), & the energy industry trade body have signed up to support the letter. IF YOU SUPPORT THE CALL PLS RT
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
The Wheelwrights Fund is OPEN! Applications are invited from spinal cord injured people who are within 5 years of injury, with grants given up to a maximum of ยฃ1,000.ย Visit our website for the guidelines and application form wheelpower.org.uk/wheelwrighโ€ฆ #WheelwrightsFund #WheelPower
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
Huge congratulations to Martin Cossar ANP in posture and movement for his award for services to spinal cord injury patients! @SOARS_WGH @NHSGrampian @sisonlineorg
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
Taster Session ๐Ÿฆฝ Do you have a Physical Disability ๐Ÿฅ‡ Do you want to try an exciting sport โ“ Not sure who to ask Taster Session at 2.30pm on Sunday July 10th @ Grangemouth Stadium Register [email protected] #fvftaster #SALbelong #SALdevelopment
Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
MACS are looking for up to 3 new members. If you are aware and understand the issues affecting disabled people using public transport this could be a role for you. To apply or get further info for this rewarding, worthwhile role click: bit.ly/3MpXY7q
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
We're providing a wheelchair sports session with @angusalive on 14 April. Struggling with running sport then this is for you๐Ÿ˜€ @sported_Scot @DCDSDundee @SDS_sport @AngusCSH @DundeeCSH @sisonlineorg @SpinaBifidaAssn @ActiveSchAngus @FYF_charity @Blesma fb.me/e/1AmLjA9Zr
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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
Reunited. โค๏ธ๐ŸฅŒ Great to see injured @DavidMelrose10 back in the Ice Cube cheering on his teammates in their last match of #Beijing2022 Full report on GB 8-4 Latvia. #WinterParalympics

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Spinal Injuries Scot retweeted
The @Beijing2022 Paralympic Heritage Flame has been lit at @SMStadium, the birthplace of the @Paralympics ๐Ÿ”ฅโœจ
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DES poll: Pavement Parking Exemptions. Please r/t. Letโ€™s here your members views. Link in thread @sisonlineorg @GDA__online @stardate2371 @KirstyLewin @LivingStreetsEd @livingstreets @Glasgow_LS @Inverness_LS @PerthLS @guidedogsscot @WeAreMACS @RNIB @StreetWurrier @IHamiltonbbc
Please retweet โฆto let us hear your views. 1min Poll - Pavement Parking Exemptions Qu: Do you agree with the conditions that would allow local authorities to consider making certain streets exempt from the pavement parking ban? Yes/No surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Pavemenโ€ฆ
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Please retweet for your memberโ€™s input ๐Ÿ‘‡2 minute survey. Important opportunity to hear disabled peopleโ€™s views. @sisonlineorg @GDA__online @stardate2371 @GingerBakerScot @GDA__online
Poll - Reducing Car Travel Question 1: Do you think the four key areas set out in the route map will help to achieve a 20% reduction in car kilometres by 2030? Yes/No Question 2. What would make it possible for you to reduce car - select options. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Reducinโ€ฆ
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