Spinal injury charities & support in Middlesbrough

Spinal injury charities & support in Middlesbrough

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Spinal injuries can be life-altering, presenting significant challenges to the injured person and their families. Dealing with the aftermath of such an injury requires substantial support, both emotionally and financially.

In Middlesbrough and the wider North East, several charities and support groups are dedicated to assisting individuals who have sustained spinal injuries. These organisations play an important role in helping victims regain independence, access vital resources and ensure their legal rights are upheld.

Support providers work independently or together depending on the needs of the service user. It is not unusual for someone who has suffered from a spinal injury to encounter many, if not all, support providers.

The Golden Jubilee

The Golden Jubilee Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Centre at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough offers care for both new and existing spinal cord injury patients. This service covers those living from the Scottish border southwards to Barrow in the west and Whitby in the east.

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)

The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is a leading charity providing support across the UK, including North East England.

The SIA provides a range of services designed to empower and assist those affected by spinal cord injuries. Their offerings include advocacy, peer support and practical advice on a variety of issues such as healthcare and accessibility.

The SIA also organises events and workshops to create a community spirit and offer continuous learning opportunities for both the injured and their caregivers.

Aspire

Aspire is another notable charity operating throughout the UK, including the North East. Aspire focuses on providing practical help to individuals with spinal injuries, helping to ensure they can lead independent lives.

The charity offers a range of services such as housing, grants for essential equipment and advice on accessible housing options. Their housing programme is particularly beneficial for those transitioning from hospital care to independent living, providing adapted housing solutions that cater to the specific needs of spinal injury victims.

Back Up

Back Up is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury, offering services to help people regain confidence and independence. They provide wheelchair skills training, mentoring and rehabilitative courses.

Back Up also runs support groups and social activities to help their service users build a supportive network.

Their mentoring program pairs individuals with spinal injuries with trained mentors who have been through similar experiences, providing valuable guidance and emotional support.

Horatio’s Garden

Horatio’s Garden is a UK national charity creating and nurturing beautiful, accessible gardens in NHS spinal injury centres across the country to support the physical and psychological rehabilitation of everyone affected by a spinal injury.

The charity has future plans for a Horatio’s Garden at The Golden Jubilee Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Centre, Middlesbrough. You can stay up to date on the progress by signing up to the Horatio’s Garden Newsletter.

Spinal injury legal support

Askews Solicitors specialises in offering comprehensive legal support to families impacted by spinal cord injuries.

Our solicitors are dedicated to securing the compensation and assistance you or your loved one requires, including compensation for pain & suffering, medical care, therapy, education, loss of earnings, home adaptations and more.

Visit Spinal Injury Claims to learn more about our services.

The growing spinal injury charity & support network

Spinal cord injury charities and support networks provide invaluable services to those who need them. We are grateful for the excellent work they provide our clients and the wider spinal injured community.

If you know of any charities or support providers that should be added to our list, Contact Us to make us aware. 

This content is for informational purposes and is not intended as advice of any kind.