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About SIA SIA House
We are the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), the expert voice
and leading source of support and information to people with
spinal cord injury (SCI). The daily experiences of our members –
their concerns, challenges and aspirations – drive our work and
our vision for a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord
injury (SCI).
• Our Peer Support Officers – who all have personal experience of
SCI – and free Telephone Advice Line, Casework Service, offer
support from the point of injury or diagnosis and beyond
• Our Public Affairs Team campaigns for change and fairness,
lobbying Government and other decision makers
• Our SCI Nurse Specialists help drive improvements to the quality
of care and nursing standards across the SCI community
Established in 1974, we have 10,000 members of which 7,100 have
a SCI. More than 50% of our staff and 80% of our trustees are SCI.
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