Participants are wanted for a study looking at how relationships are maintained, adapt and are enhanced following a spinal cord injury. We hope that the results of the study will help to provide support and guidance for professionals supporting people living with spinal cord injuries and their families. To take part in the study we would have a conversation […]
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We are now accepting applications for the Paul Kennedy Bursary for 2021. MASCIP members are encouraged to apply via the application form by the deadline of 14th May 2021. In 2016, the spinal cord injury community were devastated by the unexpected and sudden passing of Professor Paul Kennedy. Paul was a leading clinical psychologist and researcher. He combined vision, […]
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Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research – an independent charity dedicated to funding research that will help to improve quality of life for people living with a spinal cord injury – is launching a new PhD studentship programme. The studentships will enable high quality graduates to develop the skills to build an independent career in academic research related to one of […]
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Whilst unable to provide face-to-face education or training at the moment, the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) Academy has adapted its programme to provide virtual learning for healthcare professionals. The SIA Academy is now able to offer bespoke virtual education sessions on spinal cord injury which are facilitated live over Zoom by members of the SCI Nurse Specialist Team. As […]
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Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, MASCIP’s 22nd annual conference has been cancelled and replaced with an alternative online event, which will also take place on 12th November 2020. The free event is open to MASCIP members and will address the topic ‘The Long and Winding Road to Living with Spinal Cord Injury’. For further information, please visit the […]
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The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is offering a range of services to support you during these challenging times. The organisation’s Specialist Nursing, Advocacy and Support Network teams are available to assist with issues relating to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including physical and mental wellbeing, health provisions and general advice. For further information, please visit spinal.co.uk/coronavirus.
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The Rugby Football Union (RFU)’s Injured Players Foundation are seeking researchers who can contribute to their aim of preventing severe rugby injuries and investigating psychological adaptation to injury. The RFU Injured Players Foundation is Rugby England’s official charity and exists to support players with spinal cord and/or traumatic brain injuries sustained from participating in the game. Read the full […]
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Are you a male non-smoker, aged 18-50, with a cervical-level spinal cord injury? Jordan Fenton, postgraduate researcher at the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sports at Loughborough University, is looking for volunteers who answer yes to the above questions to take part in a study on appetite regulation. If you meet the criteria and are interested in participating, please download […]
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The programme for MASCIP’s 21st annual conference on the subject of tetraplegia, taking place on 28th November 2019, is now confirmed. To download the programme and for further information, please visit the conference page.
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MASCIP’s most recent shared learning event for spinal cord injury professionals, ‘Closing the Gap’, on the topic of patient education, took place on Wednesday 6th March 2019 in Derby. Run in partnership with spinal injury charity Aspire, the event included updates on new developments and presentations on research in the area of patient experience. You can read a full report […]
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