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Spinal Injuries and Disorders

Spinal cord Injuries - Patient UK website

Spinal Cord Injury factsheet: NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (US site)
Spinal Cord Tumours factsheet: NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (US site)
Syringomyelia factsheet: NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (US site)
Back Pain factsheet: NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (US site)

Support groups

Spinal Injuries Association
Offers telephone counselling. Gives information on all aspects of living with spinal cord injury and other advice (including advice on benefits).

Ann Conroy Trust
The Ann Conroy Trust (ACT) was established in 1980 by Ann Conroy, a Syringomyelia victim, to help fellow sufferers and their carers and to fund research into the condition of Syringomyelia and it's associated disorders.

Brain and Spine Foundation
Charity aims to maximise the quality of life for people with neurological disorders and to reduce neurological disability by providing a national focus for research, education and information.

National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society
Provides social and medical support and education about the disease. Funds research and helps to educate medical professionals and the general public. Also aims to influence governing bodies and the NHS in order that better facilities for treatment should be provided.

Scoliosis Association (UK)
Aims to put people with scoliosis in touch with each other. Produces a newsletter and operates a helpline.

Shine
Provides help and support to improve the lives of people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

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