How can the SIA help

The Spinal Cord Injury Association (SIA) serves as an invaluable resource for all individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries (SCI). Its role is to swiftly connect these individuals to a broad network of individuals, organisations, and services that can help them lead rich and fulfilling lives. Spinal cord injuries, which alter a person's life every four hours, cause a dramatic shift in their lives and those of their families.

Both the National Health Service and private spinal cord injury centres initiate the journey of recovery for those recently injured. Subsequently, SIA offers continued guidance throughout this process. Their comprehensive approach to assisting people with SCI and their families encompasses providing the necessary time, expertise, and connections that are crucial in paving the way towards a satisfying life.

SIA's UK-wide team of support coordinators and specialist nurses, all with personal experiences of living with spinal cord injuries, offer invaluable support and advice. They are equipped to help you identify the services that are best suited for you, ranging from trusted legal services to counseling and financial advice.

Connect with SIA and find the appropriate support by clicking on the logo above which will take you to their website support area.

If you’re looking for care

For those in search of home care, Paragon Home Healthcare offers dedicated live-in care and support for individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury at any stage of life. The consequences of a spinal cord injury can be life-altering, and we believe that everyone deserves the chance to live independently and find fulfillment in their homes, backed by top-notch specialist assistance or care.

Our live-in support is provided by meticulously chosen, highly trained personal assistants (PAs) who live with you and are available throughout the day, offering the comfort of 24/7 support. Our nursing team supervises our PAs, regularly monitoring and reviewing the care provided. We comprehend that our role often involves unobtrusive behind-the-scenes coordination so that our clients can continue leading rewarding and independent lives.

To learn more about live-in care options, please call us at 020 3006 2802.

The Spinal Cord Injury Association have launched a Counselling Service

This free service provides support to SCI people and members of their family with any issues affecting their mental health and well-being. These could be directly related to the current situation or more generally to aspects such as relationship difficulties, issues around SCI or other things that you don’t feel able to talk through with your family or friends.

If you'd like to access this service

Please click on the button below which will take you to the registration form on the SIA website. Or call the Support Line on 0800 980 0501. The line is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. If you call outside of these hours, please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Paragon Home Healthcare provides specialist live-in care and assistance to people who have sustained a spinal cord injury at any point throughout life. 

The impact of a spinal cord injury can be life-changing and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live with independence and fulfilment in their own homes and with access to high-quality specialist assistance or care.

Our live-in assistance is provided by carefully selected and highly-trained personal assistants (PAs) who live-in with you and are on-hand throughout the day, giving you the added reassurance of round-the-clock support. Our PAs are overseen by our nursing team who regularly monitor and review the care provision. We understand that our role is often to simply organise behind the scenes so our clients can continue to live fulfilling and independent lives. 

To enquire about Live-in care options call us on 020 3006 2802.