Scoliosis Support and Research

Who we are

Scoliosis Support and Research is the new name for Scoliosis Association UK and British Scoliosis Research Foundation following their merger. 

We are the only UK wide patient support organisation for people with scoliosis and their families and we also fund pioneering research into scoliosis and other spinal deformities.

Our culture and values

Mission

Our mission is to provide support and trusted information, build a connected and compassionate community, raise awareness, and fund high-quality research that improves the lives of everyone affected by scoliosis and related spinal conditions.

Values

We commit to:

• Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone affected by scoliosis feels welcomed, respected and represented in everything we do.
• Building a supportive, compassionate community for everyone affected by scoliosis.
• Collaborating with appropriate partners to achieve our mission.
• Educating healthcare professionals, the general public and our community with trusted, expert information.
• Listening to and responding to the needs of our community and partners.
• Championing quality and excellence across our support services, information, and research.
• Investing in top-quality, innovative research that advances understanding and improves the lives of people affected by scoliosis and related spinal conditions.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

SSR is commited to ensuring that anyone who comes into contact with us is treated with warmth, dignity and respect irrespective of who they are and what protected characteristics they may have.

Our policy also outlines the proactive work SSR does to ensure it is an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organisation and to promote a positive working culture for everyone.