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Alison returns to work as an Aspire Assistive Technologist

How Aspire is able to start providing its Assistive Technology service again post-lockdown
From injury to getting back to work as a doctor

An Aspire Independent Living Advisor helped Georgina see the light at the end of the tunnel
Wendy kept busy during lockdown making masks and scrubs for the NHS

After her father died in March, Wendy spent her time making PPE for the NHS in aid of Aspire
How lockdown affected Miranda who lives with a spinal cord injury

Aspire Independent Living Advisor Miranda talks about her spinal cord injury and communicating during lockdown

Aspire Solent Swimmers

Read the personal stories of brave Aspire fundraisers who have taken on our Solent challenge.
Loch Lomond Swim 2021

Join an Aspire relay team swimming the length of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs.
Henley Classic Swim 2021

A 2.1km (1.3 miles) up-river swim along the course of the Henley Royal Regatta, the swim traditionally starts at dawn with a torch-lit procession to the riverbank.
Aspire Channel Swim 2020

Swim the distance of the English Channel (22 miles) in your local pool over 12 weeks and help raise money to support people with Spinal Cord Injury.
River Arun Swim 2020

Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a complimentary breakfast and beautiful summer swim on the River Arun.
Solent Swims 2020

We now offer a choice of Solent routes: our Classic Eastern route and new Western route.
Relay Channel Swim 2021

Swim 22 miles between Dover and France in a team of six. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until they reach France
Loch Ness Swim 2021

Dive in to the largest body of fresh water in the UK and brave the chilly temperatures of Loch Ness.
Great Swims 2021

The Great Swims are the UK's most popular outdoor swims and provide a fantastic opportunity to swim outdoors in historic and scenic locations across the UK