Latest from Paragon and in the SCI community

News, events, research and updates from across the spinal cord injury community, including what the Paragon team has been involved in.

Save the date — we’ll be at the Spinal Injuries Association London King’s Cross Community Group on 1 July with @girl.on.wheels. 📍 The Parcel Yard, King’s Cross Station 🗓 1 July 2026 🕚 11:00am SIA’s local community groups are a great way for people with spinal cord injury, friends and families to connect, socialise and spend time with others who understand life with SCI. Catherine will be going along and is looking forward to meeting some of you there. We’re also very proud that Paragon Home Healthcare has been recognised by @spinalinjuriesassociation as Trusted Care Partner of the Month. Looking forward to seeing some of you there 😊 #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #SpinalInjuriesAssociation #SpecialistSCIcare #HomeCare #KingsCross

🧡 Live-in Care Assistant (Driver) – St Albans AL2 💷 £142.07/day + accommodation provided + full training Do you have a clean UK driving licence, energy & empathy? Support a gentleman with spinal injury in his adapted home, help with mobility, care, and day-to-day living. 📍 St Albans | 🚗 Driving essential | 🛌 2 weeks live-in / 2 weeks off 👉 Apply now: https://jobs.paragonhh.co.uk/jobs/6553917-live-in-care-assistant-driver-spinal-injury-care-st-albans-al2?promotion=1653510-trackable-share-link-new_fb_al2

🧡 Live-in PA Carer – Reading (RG7) 🧡 💷 £147.75/day | 🛌 Free accommodation | 🎓 Full training We’re looking for a caring, reliable PA to support a client with a spinal injury in their adapted home. This role is more than care—it’s about making a real difference every day. ✨ 📆 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off 🚗 Driving 🙌 Ongoing training & 24/7 support Ready to start a rewarding and flexible career? 👉 Apply now: https://jobs.paragonhh.co.uk/jobs/6554003-spinal-injury-live-in-pa-carer-reading-rg7?promotion=1653521-trackable-share-link-new_fb_rg7

Catherine Hellary 29/06/2023 Catherine Hellary 29/06/2023

How do different agencies vary in their approach to live-in care?

'Live-in care' typically means the care and support provided by a carer who lives with you in your home.

Are all live-in care agencies similar in their approach?

In your search for live-in care agencies, you'll encounter numerous choices online, and each operates uniquely.

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we have an array of carefully chosen and competent carers who deliver live-in care. They offer care and support throughout the day and stay with you overnight, ensuring round-the-clock reassurance.

Support after a Spinal Cord Injury

How can the SIA help

The Spinal Cord Injury Association (SIA) serves as an invaluable resource for all individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries (SCI). Its role is to swiftly connect these individuals to a broad network of individuals, organisations, and services that can help them lead rich and fulfilling lives. Spinal cord injuries, which alter a person's life every four hours, cause a dramatic shift in their lives and those of their families.

Spinal Cord Injury Counselling

The Spinal Cord Injury Association have launched a Counselling Service

This free service provides support to SCI people and members of their family with any issues affecting their mental health and well-being. These could be directly related to the current situation or more generally to aspects such as relationship difficulties, issues around SCI or other things that you don’t feel able to talk through with your family or friends.

Paragon Home Healthcare provides specialist live-in care and assistance to people who have sustained a spinal cord injury at any point throughout life.

The impact of a spinal cord injury can be life-changing and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live with independence and fulfilment in their own homes and with access to high-quality specialist assistance or care.