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📢 This is not an Scoliosis Support & Research-led project. We’re sharing this research opportunity as it may be of interest to members of our community.🔎 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Living with an MSK condition and workingPublic Health teams at Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council are carrying out research exploring people’s experiences of living with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition and how this has affected their working lives.They’re looking to hear from adults aged 18+ who:• Live or work in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire• Have, or have had, a long-term (4+ months) or recurring MSK condition, such as back pain, arthritis, chronic pain or osteoporosis• Have experienced their condition affecting or influencing their working life in some wayThis could include people who are currently working, have previously worked, are on long-term sick leave, are unemployed or unable to work due to ill health, or are trying to return to work.Participants will take part in a 90-minute focus group, with a limited number of one-to-one interviews also available. Sessions are taking place between 28 September and 15 October.🎁 Participants will receive a £10 shopping e-voucher as a thank you, with travel expenses reimbursed for in-person focus groups up to £6.90.👉 Interested in taking part? Register your interest here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2zugds7Z8XPlease note that this research is being conducted by Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, and is not run by Scoliosis Support & Research.
🏃♂️ A huge thank you to Dan! Dan recently took on the New Forest Marathon 10K, describing it as one of the hardest physical challenges he’s faced, but one he absolutely loved!Inspired by the atmosphere and seeing so many people running for causes close to their hearts, Dan was proud to take on the challenge for SSR and raise vital funds to support people affected by scoliosis.A huge thank you to Dan and everyone who supported his fundraising. Every mile, every donation and every bit of awareness helps make a difference. Well done, Dan! 👏🏃♂️
📌 Put scoliosis awareness on the wall!Our ABCD posteris a simple way to help share information about the signs of scoliosis in your school. 💚It’s perfect for classrooms, corridors, noticeboards or anywhere pupils, teachers and families can see it.The poster helps people understand some of the things to look out for and encourages children and families to seek professional advice if they have concerns.🏫 Are you a school, teacher or parent?Download and print our free ABCD poster and help spread scoliosis awareness this September.📚 Find it alongside our other free school resources in our Resource Library:ssr.org.uk/explore-more/resource-library/The more we know, the more we can recognise. 💚#BackToSchool #ScoliosisAwareness #Scoliosis #Schools #Teachers #KidsHealth #ScoliosisSupport
🏃♀️ EDINBURGH MARATHON CHARITY PLACES AVAILABLE! 🏃♂️We’re excited to share that a limited number of charity places have become available for the Edinburgh Marathon in May 2027! 🎉If you’re looking for a challenge and would like to run while raising vital funds and awareness for people affected by scoliosis, we’d love to hear from you. We also have charity places available across a huge range of running events throughout the UK, from fun family-friendly distances to 10Ks, half marathons and marathons:✨ Men’s & Women’s 10Ks – Glasgow & Edinburgh✨ Scottish 10K & Scottish Half Marathon✨ Edinburgh Marathon Festival – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Junior races✨ Run Bournemouth – Kids’ Mile, 1.5K, 2K, 5K, 10K & Half Marathon✨ Supernova Runs – Forth Road Bridge & Kelpies✨ Kilomathon – Mini, 6.5K & 13.1K✨ Big Fun Run & Dog JogInterested in running for SSR? 📩Get in touch with our fundraising team at fundraising@ssr.org.uk to find out more and secure your place.Every step helps us support people affected by scoliosis. 💜🙌
📢 This is not an Scoliosis Support & Research-led event. We’re sharing it as an opportunity that may be of interest to our community.Curves in our Spines with Fused not Fragile 🦴Join anatomist Fanny Simpson from Fused not Fragile for an afternoon and evening of connection, conversation and learning for people living with scoliosis and spinal fusion.📅 14 November 2026🕟 4:30–7:30pm📍 Hunterian Museum, London🎟️ Free, but places are limitedExplore spinal anatomy from both a scientific and lived perspective, learn more about how scoliosis affects the spine and body, and connect with others living with scoliosis and spinal fusion.The event will also include a private view of the Hunterian Museum, including a 200-year-old human spine with kyphoscoliosis from the Museum’s collections.The event is exclusively for people with scoliosis and/or spinal fusion.👉 Book your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curves-in-our-spines-tickets-2001536852606Find out more about Fused not Fragile: fusednotfragile.co.uk/
📢 Important notice for patients who received scoliosis care at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust between January 2008 and December 2017.Researchers at Aston University and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital are working on a smartphone app that could help detect scoliosis (curvature of the spine) earlier in young people.Earlier detection will mean better all-round care.To develop the app, researchers need to use anonymised historical X-rays, MRI/CT scans, and back topography photographs taken during routine care at the hospital.✅ Your scans will be fully de-identified — no one can identify you from the images.✅ Using your data will not affect your current or future care in any way.✅ If you have already registered for the NHS National Data Opt-Out, your data will automatically be excluded.If you would prefer your data is NOT used, please click the link below👉 For full information and opt-out instructions, visit: roh.nhs.uk/services-information/spines/opt-out-using-your-historical-scans-for-scoliosis-research#scoliosis #NHSResearch #PatientRights #ROH #astonuniversity
