http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/list Mynewsdesk news feed straight from the source http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/list http://www.mynewsdesk.com/images/redesign/graphics/logos/logo-small.png 128 23 sv 15 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:42:38 +0100 Last Friday’s Spinal Cord Injuries Day saw a united effort from the charities forming Spinal Injuries Together (Aspire, Back Up, Spinal Injuries Association, Spinal Injuries Scotland and Spinal Research) to raise awareness of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/i-can-still-live-the-life-that-i-want-to-live-spinal-cord-injuries-day-2013-60006?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/i-can-still-live-the-life-that-i-want-to-live-spinal-cord-injuries-day-2013-60006?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 16 May 2013 10:48:41 +0100 Tomorrow is Spinal Cord Injuries Day, a national day to raise awareness of the life changing effects of Spinal Cord Injury. Every Eight Hours someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. It could happen to any of us at any time as a result of accident or illness. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/spinal-cord-injuries-day-friday-17th-may-59423?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/spinal-cord-injuries-day-friday-17th-may-59423?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:53:33 +0100 According to news reports today, a spinal cord injured man, Paul Lamb, has taken up the late Tony Nicklinson's legal fight for the right to die with the help of a doctor. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/aspire-responds-to-today-s-renewed-debate-on-the-right-to-die-57869?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/aspire-responds-to-today-s-renewed-debate-on-the-right-to-die-57869?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:39:48 +0000 Aspire’s head office and the National Training Centre are based on the site of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. For years, the hospital has been working on getting planning permission for a complete redevelopment of the site to improve facilities and bring it up to date. Last week, Harrow Council gave the go ahead for exciting plans for a £98million rebuild. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/redevelopment-plans-for-the-rnoh-stanmore-56658?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/redevelopment-plans-for-the-rnoh-stanmore-56658?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:42:00 +0000 This week, The Sunday Times published their 100 Best Companies list. We are delighted to have been ranked as the 29th Best Not for Profit Organisation to Work For, four places higher than last year. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/aspire-is-the-29th-best-not-for-profit-organisation-to-work-for-56166?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/aspire-is-the-29th-best-not-for-profit-organisation-to-work-for-56166?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:57:02 +0000 This week, the Government changed the policy to include exemptions from the Bedroom Tax for foster carers, people in the armed forces and families with disabled children. However, the changes do not address Aspire’s concerns over people with spinal cord injuries receiving housing benefit. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/the-bedroom-tax-and-people-with-spinal-cord-injury-55817?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/the-bedroom-tax-and-people-with-spinal-cord-injury-55817?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:27:00 +0000 At London 2012, we watched Paralympic athletes become sporting heroes, and opinion polls showed a positive shift in the way disabled people are viewed by society. Six months on and what of all the hope and promise of changed attitudes towards disability? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/ltbs-and-heardwhilstdisabled-it-s-not-good-listening-54882?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/ltbs-and-heardwhilstdisabled-it-s-not-good-listening-54882?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:24:44 +0000 In 2012, Aspire discovered that eligibility criteria for new patients requesting powered wheelchairs in Newham had changed. Residents were expected to use the higher rate mobility component of their Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to access the Motability Scheme to lease their own powered wheelchair, even when they had been medically assessed as needing one. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/aspire-welcomes-change-of-mind-in-wheelchair-service-provision-53934?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/aspire-welcomes-change-of-mind-in-wheelchair-service-provision-53934?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:02:00 +0000 Find out about our audit of spinal cord injured people’s needs in Manchester and Cornwall. Aspire is teaming up with other leading spinal injuries charities the Spinal Injuries Association and Back Up, with support from Neurological Commissioning Support and the NHS on this joint project. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/mapping-the-needs-of-spinal-cord-injured-people-in-manchester-and-cornwall-52651?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/mapping-the-needs-of-spinal-cord-injured-people-in-manchester-and-cornwall-52651?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:39:00 +0000 A brand new InstructAbility course designed to train disabled people as fitness instructors started in Twickenham last week. The course, run by Aspire and YMCAfit, is being hosted at the Twickenham Rugby Football Union (RFU) stadium and the students have the exciting opportunity to train in the stadium’s own fitness gym used by England rugby players. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/instructability-for-injured-sports-players-and-marines-52650?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/instructability-for-injured-sports-players-and-marines-52650?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:33:00 +0000 It’s a brand new year and the perfect time to set some goals and try something new. If you’re stuck for ideas, here are some fundraising challenges we made earlier... http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/happy-new-year-from-aspire-52648?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/happy-new-year-from-aspire-52648?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:40:50 +0000 We are thrilled to announce that InstructAbility, the programme created by Aspire andYMCAfit, has received over £850,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Inclusive Sport fund. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/instructability-to-go-nationwide-50648?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/instructability-to-go-nationwide-50648?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:01 +0000 Last Thursday saw the ninth Aspire Sports Quiz Dinner in Manchester, with a sell-out crowd of over 240 corporate VIP’s attending the event. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/sports-quiz-success-49403?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/sports-quiz-success-49403?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Calling all rugby fans! We're auctioning a fantastic experience on Twitter! Your child accompanied by the Team Captain will lead the players out onto the pitch when Sale Sharks take on Northampton Saints on Friday 30th November. This item includes a family ticket plus a personalised Sale Sharks shirt and a photo of the mascot with the Sharks Captain. They will also get to meet some of the players! http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/flash-twitter-auction-meet-the-sale-sharks-49365?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/flash-twitter-auction-meet-the-sale-sharks-49365?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:44:39 +0000 The Aspire Channel Swim is now well underway and entering into it’s final month. Find out how our swimmers have been getting on as we make a big final push to raise £400k! http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/making-a-splash-49226?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/making-a-splash-49226?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:42:00 +0000 New research shows that one in five people who sustain a spinal cord injury will end up living in a care home and that this has a devastating impact on their health and wellbeing. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/new-research-findings-the-impact-of-housing-spinal-injured-people-in-care-homes-55371?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/new-research-findings-the-impact-of-housing-spinal-injured-people-in-care-homes-55371?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:50:47 +0100 Hands free iPads, an accessible Nintendo Wii controller, apps to aid accessibility and a computer mouse that you can control with your eyes; these were just some of the technology demonstrated this week at Aspire’s fourth annual Assistive Technology Training Conference in Nottinghamshire. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/assistive-technology-conference-2012-48466?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/assistive-technology-conference-2012-48466?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:01:28 +0100 Aspire Chief Executive, Brian Carlin, plants a tree at the Stanmore Swaminarayan Temple for the international Sewa Day celebrations. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/planting-a-tree-for-sewa-day-47562?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/planting-a-tree-for-sewa-day-47562?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:50:00 +0100 Last week saw a major highlight for the Harebell Appeal, a fundraising campaign that will provide accessible homes for people paralysed by spinal cord injuries. On Thursday 20th September 2012, an auction dinner to raise money for the appeal was held at Bridgewater House, a fabulous location hidden away in St. James’s. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/harebell-appeal-auction-dinner-52889?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/harebell-appeal-auction-dinner-52889?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:54:00 +0100 Today, Channel 4’s The Million Pound Drop donated £50,000 to Aspire. This fantastic donation will ensure that we can continue to help people paralysed by spinal cord injuries live independent lives, giving them vital access to specialist equipment that would otherwise be out of reach. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/million-pound-drop-52890?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/news/view/million-pound-drop-52890?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=news Aspire