Ten spinal cord injury myths that society needs to banish – part two
Here are the second five of 10 SCI myths that we commonly encounter at Birchall Blackburn Law. Earlier this week we listed the first 5 which included “#1 Women with a SCI cannot have children, #2 Men...
View ArticleA spinal cord injury should not stop anyone taking part in sport
A bold statement and of course, it is easier said than done, but access to Para-sport has improved since the goosebumps generated by the London Paralympics and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. And of...
View ArticleDating after spinal cord injury
When representing a family and individual who has a spinal cord injury it is inevitable that we are seen as a confidante or guide, so quite personal questions like this are not uncommon and usually...
View Article7 inspiring and helpful spinal cord injury blogs
Blogs are a great place to connect with like-minded people and keep up to date with relevant news. We asked Dianne Yates, who heads up the Serious Injury Team at Birchall Blackburn Law, for her pick of...
View ArticleComplete Care – who are we, and what can we do for you?
We’re a proud supporter of SIA; we recognise the invaluable work they do to support everyone affected by spinal cord injury: providing key services, information and advice, and campaigning for change....
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Ability, not disability – celebrating International Day of Persons with...
Since 1992, 3 December has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), promoting awareness and rallying support for an inclusive and accessible society for all. This year, the...
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Stop the pressure – the importance of high quality care in the prevention of...
Pressure ulcers are a common and sometimes serious concern for clients with spinal cord injury. In our latest blog for this month, Shona Anderson, Head of Clinical Services for Complete Care, talks...
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Meet Bev – a day in the life of a member of the Complete Care team
Our people are at the heart of what we do; their dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for caring is what makes a difference to the lives of our clients, day in, day out. Bev Gallears joined Complete...
View ArticleKeeping it personal – independence, personalisation and the rise of Personal...
Personal health budgets (PHBs) were introduced in October 2014 for adults receiving NHS continuing healthcare, and children receiving continuing care. They aim to give people who require long term...
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INTERVIEW: Paralympian Natasha Baker MBE
There’s nothing like a Paralympic Games, I still remember the atmosphere and buzz of the London 2012. The village, bursting with athletes from all over the world, is an amazing place in itself and...
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INTERVIEW: Paralympian Issy Bailey
When I started shooting nearly three years ago, I had no concept of what the Paralympic movement meant or how Paralympic sport worked. I hadn’t come into contact with it during London 2012 because at...
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Extraordinary Weddings: When David met Nicky
Credit: Marcus Ward of Bigeye Photography Tonight we see the third and final episode of the ITV documentary series Extraordinary Weddings. The heart-warming series follows six couples who have defied...
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8 Inspiring Spinal Injury Blogs
Last year we posted about our favourite inspiring blogs from people with a spinal cord injury, and this year we are back with some familiar faces and some new kids on the block. Blogs are a great...
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Professor Geoffrey Raisman, a pioneer in spinal cord injury science has died
Professor Geoffrey Raisman, FRS, Chair of Neural Regeneration, UCL Institute of Neurology died on Friday 27 January 2017. Geoffrey Raisman was a pioneer in his field and a world-leader in spinal...
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INTERVIEW: Jordan Bone – vlogger, beauty addict and motivational speaker
Eleven years ago, Jordan Bone, who was only 15 at the time was involved in a traumatic car accident. Following the accident Jordan found out she had been injured, suffering a C6 complete spinal cord...
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Issy Bailey: Six months on from Rio 2016 Olympics
My first experience of a Paralympic Games was even better than I thought it would be. My teammates had told me that a Games will always exceed your expectations and they were totally right. At the...
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INTERVIEW: Carly Taylor – wife, jewellery designer + campaigner
Five years ago, Carly Taylor fell from a wall causing her to break her neck and suffer a C4 incomplete spinal cord injury. Now 27 years old, Carly is married to her husband Nelly, has set up her own...
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Spinal cord injured community joins together to celebrate at Rebuilding Lives...
On Tuesday 6th June 2017, Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) hosted its fifth annual Rebuilding Lives Awards at Williams F1 Conference Centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, to recognise an array of inspiring...
View ArticleIs Warehousing Disabled People Becoming An Acceptable Proposition
If you had asked me a couple of years ago how the fight for equal rights for disabled people was going I would probably have said “Slowly, but inexorably moving in the right direction”. However...
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INTERVIEW: Laurie Brett, EastEnders
(C) BBC – Photographer: Jack Barnes After her stepson Bobby struck her with a hockey, causing a spinal cord injury, EastEnders’ Jane Beale, played by Laurie Brett in the BBC One hit soap, has been...
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