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No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

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From injury to getting back to volunteering

From injury to getting back to volunteering

Being able to speak openly with someone who genuinely understood what I was going through was incredibly helpful Read more

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No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

Published: 14th July, 2026

From injury to finding hope

From injury to finding hope

Speaking with Alex and listening to him talk with others was truly inspirational Read more

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No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

Published: 14th July, 2026

From injury to claiming PIP

From injury to claiming PIP

I struggle and have not been able to reposition myself financially. Read more

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No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

Published: 3rd May, 2026

Updated: 7th May, 2026

From injury to an accessible bungalow

From injury to an accessible bungalow

Moving into the Aspire property was a crucial step towards becoming independent again. Read more

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No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

Published: 13th February, 2026

From injury to work

From injury to work

PIP means we can afford for me to work part time Read more

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No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

Published: 4th December, 2025

Updated: 29th January, 2026

From injury to using a computer for work

From injury to using a computer for work

I now embrace technology and will be actively be using it to be able to return to work. Read more

Posted to: Stories

No one is prepared for how a spinal cord injury will change their life. Everyone we have worked with has their own story of how they were injured, what or who motivated them through rehabilitation and how they are now living with their injury.

Published: 4th December, 2025

Updated: 29th January, 2026

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  • From injury to getting back to volunteering

    From injury to getting back to volunteering

    Being able to speak openly with someone who genuinely understood what I was going through was incredibly helpful

  • From injury to finding hope

    From injury to finding hope

    Speaking with Alex and listening to him talk with others was truly inspirational

  • Aspire's first Sports Quiz held in Bristol

    Aspire's first Sports Quiz held in Bristol

    The event was hosted by Simon Hunt and Russell Earnshaw

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    Captain’s Charity Day at Porter’s Park Golf Club

    159 golfers took part raising over £18,000

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