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  • Independent Living Programme
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Independent Living Programme

Help with independent living

Our Independent Living Advisors provide advice and guidance to patients in Spinal Injury Centres Read more

Published: 7th December, 2021

Updated: 13th April, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Welfare Benefits Advice

Our free advice service provides advice and support to people with Spinal Cord Injury Read more

Published: 7th November, 2021

Updated: 4th February, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Independent Living Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about Aspire's Independent Living Programme Read more

Published: 6th June, 2017

Updated: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Laura Haynes

Independent Living brochure

Read about how our Independent Living programme helps people with Spinal Cord Injury Read more

Published: 8th May, 2017

Updated: 1st April, 2019

Author: Laura Haynes

The Aspire books

Aspire has produced three books in the 'It's My Life' series. They are a collection of stories from people with spinal cord injuries, and their family and friends, that demonstrate how they have overcome challenges and got on with their lives. Read more

Published: 29th August, 2015

Updated: 1st July, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Why Aspire’s Independent Living Service was created

Aspire’s Independent Living Service was born from conversations with patients who wanted someone they could turn to. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2014

Updated: 2nd December, 2024

Author: Laura Haynes

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  • Jacqueline swam the Solent to prove she's still alive

    Jacqueline swam the Solent to prove she's still alive

    To complete this swim will give me a bit more confidence in myself

  • Swimming the Solent was a big milestone for Clare

    Swimming the Solent was a big milestone for Clare

    Clare swam the Solent Swim because fundraising for Aspire gives her a sense of purpose

  • Liz swam the Solent because she likes a challenge

    Liz swam the Solent because she likes a challenge

    I love the feeling of freedom in the water, particularly being surrounded by nature,

  • Brighton Marathon 2027

    Brighton Marathon 2027

    Run with a stunning backdrop of the sea, finishing up on the spectacular Brighton seafront.

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  • Welfare Benefits Advice

    Our free advice service provides advice and support to people with Spinal Cord Injury

  • Solent Swims 2026

    Solent Swims 2026

    Swim the Solent to the Isle of Wight

  • Job vacancies

    View current job vacancies at Aspire, a national charity providing practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.

  • Our purpose

    Our purpose

    How we support the 105,000 people living with Spinal Cord Injury in the UK

  • Accessible Housing

    Accessible Housing

    Our Housing Programme offers temporary accessible housing for people with Spinal Cord Injury around the UK

  • Contact Us

    Contact details for Aspire and all of our services. We always welcome feedback, comments or drop in to us any time, day or night and we'll be happy to see you.

  • Relay Channel Swim 2026

    Relay Channel Swim 2026

    Join a relay team to swim the 22 miles from the UK to France. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until the team reaches France.

  • Grants

    How to apply for a grant

  • River Arun Swim 2026

    River Arun Swim 2026

    Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a beautiful swim along the River Arun.

  • Great Run Series 2026

    Great Run Series 2026

    From 5km runs to half marathons, the Great Run Series has something for everyone.

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