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Bolt Burdon Kemp joins Back Up’s Legal Panel, strengthening a longstanding partnership

Bolt Burdon Kemp has officially joined the Back Up Trust’s Legal Panel to support people with spinal cord injuries, marking an exciting new chapter in…

By Victoria Oliver
Adaptive skiing after spinal injury – your options

For ski enthusiasts, getting out on the slopes offers freedom, confidence, and connection with friends and family. Following a spinal injury, returning to the snow…

By Imogen Appleton
50 years of the Winter Paralympics – redefining life after serious injury

Now that the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics has ended, it feels like an appropriate moment to reflect on how Paralympic sport has evolved and…

By Imogen Appleton
Bolt Burdon Kemp renews sponsorship of Stoke Mandeville Maulers Wheelchair Rugby Club

Bolt Burdon Kemp has renewed its sponsorship of the Stoke Mandeville Maulers Wheelchair Rugby Club – an inspiring partnership that has been going strong for…

By Victoria Oliver
Cauda Equina Syndrome: Why red flags are still being ignored

Have you heard of cauda equina syndrome (CES)? It’s a rare condition but one that can have devastating and life changing consequences if it isn’t…

By Victoria Oliver
The evolution of mobility aids and why it matters for people with spinal injuries today

For many people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility aids are essential for restoring their independence, confidence and quality of life. At Bolt Burdon…

By Annabel Field
A step toward change: APPG on Spinal Cord Injury calls for national strategy

Last week I attended the launch of a new report by MPs calling for a national strategy to improve care and support for people with…

By Lucy Wakeley
BBK Manifesto 2025: End the healthcare postcode lottery

It is widely accepted there is a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to care in the NHS. Discrepancies can be caused by variation of funding,…

By Rhiannon Daniel
BBK Manifesto 2025: Fix the UK’s accessible housing shortage

Across the UK, many people are still unable to find housing that meets even basic accessibility needs. Despite long-standing regulations, accessible housing remains scarce, and…

By Victoria Oliver
BBK Manifesto 2025: End the UK’s public transport accessibility gap

Despite decades of promises and policy frameworks, public transport in the UK remains frustratingly out of reach for many disabled travellers. Journeys can take far…

By Alex Dabek
Overcoming barriers to exercise for those with spinal injuries

It is no secret that exercise has numerous benefits, not only physically but psychologically. This is no different for those with spinal injuries, with exercise…

By Victoria Oliver
Sports Fans: Navigating game day with a disability

According to The Disability Policy Centre’s new research, not only do 49% of those with disabilities face barriers in playing sports, more than half of…

By Rhiannon Daniel
Accessible gaming: A lifeline for people with complex injuries

As a gamer, I know how much joy and fulfilment playing can bring. However, complex injuries can rob individuals of the ability to play the…

By Hawre Ali
Innovative computer mouse wins our accessible design competition

An innovative ergonomic computer mouse – the ‘Arc Mouse’ – designed for people who have tetraplegia has won Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Design the Change competition…

By Victoria Oliver
Changing your solicitor during a claim

Sometimes, after instructing a solicitor, you may begin to feel they’re not providing the level of service or support you expected or need, and may…

By Josh Hughes
As Primark and Nike join the movement - how accessible is adaptive fashion?

I’ll say it quietly, but it looks big fashion brands may finally be starting to cater for disabled people with increasing clothing ranges with adaptive…

By Rosie Wayman
Failed compensation claim for injured horse rider exposes pitfalls with Animals Act 1971

A recent High Court judgement on whether a racehorse owner was liable for compensation after a stable hand fell from the animal has highlighted how…

By Connor Hawkins
What a slice of cake can do

It’s not really about the cake. But don’t get me wrong — we do talk about it a lot in the Spinal Injury team! There…

By Alex Dabek
Fun for all kids- the benefits of accessible and inclusive playgrounds

Every child has the right to play, and play is a crucial part of their development, but only one in 10 playgrounds are accessible for…

By Charlotte Wailes
Cancer screening and women with SCI – Six years on and still the neglect continues

My colleague Rhiannon Daniel recently attended a Parliamentary roundtable at the invitation of the Spinal Injuries Association discussing women’s health after spinal cord injury. As…

By Victoria Oliver

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