Spinal Injuries Scotland

08/06/2026

📣 𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 – 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 ☕
Due to the Bank Holiday on 15th June, our Fife Coffee Meet has been moved to Tuesday 16th June.
📍 The Spiral Weave
Chapelton Drive, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6FF
🗓️ Tuesday 16th June
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm
We'd love to see you there for a coffee, a chat, and the chance to connect with others in the community. Please help us spread the word by sharing this update!

08/06/2026

⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 – 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
Following the announcement of a national bank holiday to celebrate Scotland's first Men's World Cup appearance since 1998, our team will be taking the day to join the celebrations.

We'll be back and ready to help on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Have a great bank holiday! ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒋𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 💙

08/06/2026

💙 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 💙

This , we're celebrating the incredible carers who go above and beyond every single day.

Did you know that an estimated 11.6 million people across the UK are currently providing unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour? Whether it's offering emotional support, helping with daily tasks, attending appointments, managing medication or providing personal care, carers make an extraordinary difference to the lives of others.

This year's theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, reminds us of the importance of recognising, understanding and supporting carers in every part of society.

To every carer, paid and unpaid, thank you. Your compassion, resilience and dedication help individuals, families and communities thrive. You are seen, valued and appreciated. 💐

And don't forget, there's still time to tell us about a carer who has made a difference in your life. Share your story for the chance to have them celebrated during Carers Week, with one special carer receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers as our way of saying thank you. 💙

📧 Send your entries to: [email protected]

05/06/2026

🌸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.🌸 8 – 14 June 2026 https://www.carersweek.org/

𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?
Give them a shout-out! Tell us in a few words about your amazing carer and why they deserve recognition. If you have a photo, we'd love you to include that too.

💐 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 will be selected to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers as our way of saying 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
📣 Every entry will receive a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁 across our social media channels throughout Carers Week.

📧 Send your entry to: 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘂𝗸

is an annual campaign that raises awareness of caring, recognises the contribution unpaid carers make to families and communities, and highlights the challenges they face.

This year's theme is Building Carer Friendly Communities, celebrating the difference that understanding, recognising and empowering carers can make in communities across the UK.

Help us shine a spotlight on the carers paid & unpaid who go above and beyond every day. We can't wait to hear your stories! 💙

05/06/2026

📢 Spinal Injuries Scotland Members – We Need Your Voice!

We're recruiting participants for an MSc research study at Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with Spinal Injuries Scotland.

What's involved?
• One interview (up to 1.5 hours)
• Online, at home, or at Spinal Injuries Scotland
• Flexible and confidential

Who can take part?
Spinal Injuries Scotland members who:
• Have experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI)
• Have been discharged from hospital for 3 months or more

Why take part?
Help improve post-discharge support and community integration for people living with SCI in Scotland. Your experiences can help shape future services and support for others.

📧 Get involved: [email protected]

💙 Your voice matters.

04/06/2026

📢 Only 3 Weeks to Go! 📢
Our Annual BBQ & Activities Day is taking place on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at Castle Semple, and we can't wait to welcome everyone who has secured their place! 🗓️
🌊 A fun, inclusive, and FREE day for Spinal Injuries Scotland members
🎉 Open to all ages and abilities — a fantastic day out for the whole family
Here's what's in store:
✅ Sailing
✅ Kayaking
✅ Canoeing
✅ Hand biking
🍔 A delicious BBQ by the loch
🙌 This year's event is now fully booked — thank you to everyone who has registered! We look forward to seeing you there for a great day of adventure, friendship, and fun.

04/06/2026

💙𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲💙
This week, we're celebrating and thanking the incredible volunteers who help make Spinal Injuries Scotland what it is.

From Dumfries & Galloway, where Mary Bell presented Jan Atack with flowers and a thank you card, to Aberdeen, where Emma Douglas thanked Ian Rosie for his continued support, we've been recognising just some of the amazing people who give their time to help others.

In Glasgow, we welcomed volunteers into our office for a special Volunteers' Week celebration. We were delighted to present Keira Procter with an award recognising an incredible 20 years of volunteering, and to thank Graeme Quinn for his support within the Spinal Unit, alongside Andy Adams and Stewart Thomson for their invaluable support at our Coffee Meets.

It was also fantastic to welcome potential future volunteers into the office to learn more about our work and how they can get involved.
A huge thank you to Stephen Perry, Jim Cooper, Brian Watt and Ray Brown, who couldn't join us in person, and to every volunteer across Scotland who supports our community. Your time, dedication and kindness make a real difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury.
Thank you for everything you do. 🌟https://padlet.com/volunteersweek/volunteers-week-2026-mvchixauzgtam3eu

03/06/2026

🚵‍♀️ FREE Off-Road Adaptive Cycling Session in Perth! 🚵‍♂️

Join the Adaptive Riders Collective on Saturday 11th July at North Inch Community Campus, Perth, for a fun, welcoming and fully supported off-road adaptive cycling experience.

No experience needed and all equipment provided.

To book your free place, email: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🩷🤍🩵

We’re really excited to be bringing another FREE Come & Try Off-Road Adaptive Cycling session to Perth this summer!

📍 North Inch Community Campus, Perth�📅 Saturday 11th July

Whether you’re completely new to adaptive cycling, looking to build confidence off-road, or simply curious to give it a go, this session is all about creating a welcoming, supportive and relaxed environment where people can experience the freedom and fun of off-road riding.

No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided. Our qualified and experienced team will be there throughout the session to support riders and help everyone feel comfortable and included.

This session is fully funded through our partnership with Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland and the Scottish Cycling Foundation as part of the aMTB Foundations Programme.

The programme aims to support the growth, sustainability, leadership and participation of off-road adaptive cycling across Scotland — helping create more opportunities for disabled riders to access adventure, community and the outdoors.

To book a FREE session, email:�
[email protected]

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested 🩷🤍🩵



DMBinS Scottish Cycling

02/06/2026

Spinal Injuries Scotland Volunteer Open Day

Join us tomorrow from 12:00pm for our Volunteer Open Day as we celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers for their dedication, commitment, and support.

Come along to enjoy food and refreshments, meet our team and volunteers, and find out more about the difference volunteering makes within our community.

Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! 💙

27/05/2026

See below for the list of June Face to Face Coffee Meets.
Come on down, we'd love to see you.
Please RSVP to the Peer Support Advisor for your area if you are interested in attending.
Email addresses and latest info can be found in the link below
https://spinalinjuriesscotland.org.uk/face-to-face-coffee-meetups.php