Spinal Injuries Ireland

Spinal Injuries Ireland was founded in 1993 to provide support and outreach services to people with spinal cord injuries, 95% of whom are wheelchair users. Based in the grounds of the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire, Spinal Injuries Ireland currently has over 1500 members and focuses on dealing with the emotional and practical issues facing people with spinal injuries. 

Facts

On average one person per week sustains a spinal cord injury in Ireland.

The majority of these occur amongst 18 to 35 year olds.

At present up to 75% of people who sustain a spinal cord injury do not return to employment.

Causes of spinal cord injury in Ireland

Road traffic accidents             38.8%

Work related accidents           22.7%

Domestice (falls etc)                9.8%

Sport                                     7.8%