Regain - The Charity For Tetraplegics

12/06/2026

Join us this Sunday, 14th June, for our second London Cycling Club Ride of the year. �
📍 Meeting Point:�Lee Valley VeloPark�Abercrombie Road�Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park�London E20 3AB
🕚 Meet from: 11:00am�🚴 Ride starts: 12:00pm
There is free parking directly outside of the Velodrome, but please remember to provide your vehicle registration details to reception staff on arrival.
The ride will be led by Michael Barratt and we’re looking forward to a great day out on the bikes together.
🍴 Post-ride lunch & social�Lunch will be provided inside the Velodrome after the ride from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, giving everyone a chance to have fun and socialise afterwards.�
We really hope you can join us this Sunday💙💜

11/06/2026

Regain is at the 43rd Guttmann Conference in Cardiff today!
Marina, our Marketing & Partnerships Lead, and Regain trustee Rob Smith (founder ) have been meeting healthcare professionals and delegates from spinal injury units across the UK.
Great conversations, new connections, and a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of Regain’s work supporting people with tetraplegia 😊

09/06/2026

Join us tonight at 7 pm for a great, informal, tetra-Talk Café☕🫖 EVERY TUESDAY

15/05/2026

Today, 15 May, is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day.

We’re proud to stand alongside so many incredible charities and organisations working to support people living with spinal cord injuries across the UK.

Together, we help people rebuild confidence, regain independence, reconnect with community, return to sport and work, and navigate life after injury.

For people living with tetraplegia, the most severe form of spinal cord injury, the impact can affect both arms and legs, breathing, independence, and many everyday tasks most people never have to think about. Many people require ongoing support from carers, specialist equipment, rehabilitation and accessible environments simply to live day to day.

But with the right support, opportunity and community, people can continue to live full, ambitious and exciting lives.

Today is about awareness, but also understanding, accessibility, inclusion and action.

This day is a reminder that life after spinal cord injury does not stop. It looks different.

12/05/2026

Just a few days to go until our social ride! 💙💜

It’s not just about cycling, it’s about connection and having a great day together.

Ride Details:
Meet: 11:00am – Meet outside the Olympic Velodrome (Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3AB)
Ride starts: 12:00pm
Ride duration: 2 hours (including a refreshment stop)�
Lunch & social: 2–5pm (tasty lunch is on us! Please also let us know if you’ll be bringing a PA, partner, or carer, so we can include them in catering)

To confirm your place, email [email protected]

09/05/2026

Have you ever wanted to try wheelchair rugby?

Regain is teaming up with Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby and London Wheelchair Rugby Club for a Wheelchair Rugby Taster Day designed specifically for people with tetraplegia.

This isn’t about being “sporty” or experienced. It’s about trying something new, meeting people who get it, and having a really good day.

What to expect:
• Try wheelchair rugby in specialist chairs
• Learn the basics in a relaxed, supportive environment
• Meet others from the tetraplegic community
• Enjoy lunch and time to socialise
• Hear from Paralympians and their journey in the sport

What’s happening on the day:
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm Arrival, meet-and-greet, and lunch. Time to settle in, meet the team, and connect with others.
🕙 12:00pm – 2:00pm Wheelchair rugby taster session. Try specialist rugby chairs, learn the basics, and get involved at your own pace.
🕙 2:00pm – 4:00pm Social time. Chat, relax, and hear from Paralympians about their journey in the sport.

Join us:
Monday 18 May
Aspire Leisure Centre, Stanmore

No experience needed, just come as you are! Bring a friend, your PA, or come solo. We’ll make sure you feel welcome!

👉 To register: [email protected]

17/04/2026

Our brand new website is LIVE: regaincharity.com 🥳

And it marks a really important moment for us.

From today, Regain supports ALL people living with tetraplegia,
regardless of how their injury occurred.

This shift reflects something we’ve long believed, that everyone navigating life after a spinal cord injury deserves the same access to support, independence, and opportunity.

Our new site makes it easier to:
– understand the support available
– read real stories from our community
– get involved and support our work
– navigate everything in a more accessible way

This is about reaching more people and making sure no one feels left out.

Go take a look and tell us what you think 💜💙

17/04/2026

We’ve got something big to share 🥳

Our brand new website is LIVE: regaincharity.com

And it marks a really important moment for us.

From today, Regain supports ALL people living with tetraplegia,
regardless of how their injury occurred.

This shift reflects something we’ve long believed, that everyone navigating life after a spinal cord injury deserves the same access to support, independence, and opportunity.

Our new site makes it easier to:
– understand the support available
– read real stories from our community
– get involved and support our work
– navigate everything in a more accessible way

This is about reaching more people and making sure no one feels left out.

Go take a look and tell us what you think 💜💙

19/02/2026

If you’re living with tetraplegia and thinking about applying for a Regain grant this year, we review applications four times a year - make sure you’ve got the deadlines saved.

Whether it’s funding towards equipment, sport, independence or getting back into work, we’re here to help you rebuild and move forward.

Applications must be received with all supporting information and quotes by:

Q1 28th February 2026
Q2 31st May 2026
Q3 30th September 2026
Q4 30th November 2026

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, just reach out, we’re always happy to chat 💙💜

18/02/2026

Great opportunity to take part in the research!

📣The University of Birmingham is looking for participants for a study into how spinal cord stimulation could improve quality of life after SCI. They are seeking adults over 16 who have lived with a complete spinal cord injury between C4 – T6 for over one year.

Testing will be held at the University of Birmingham, including high-intensity supervised exercise trials and assessments of health using non-invasive electrical stimulation. Enrolment will last 19 weeks, including 11 assessment visits and 16 exercise intervention sessions.

Participants will be compensated up to £40 per visit, and do not need to be based in Birmingham to take part.

If you are interested in getting involved, please email Dan Hodgkiss via [email protected]