Aims - REGAIN, the Trust for Sports Tetraplegics

Help all British sports tetraplegics lead an independent life.
Provide equipment to improve the mobility, independence and quality of life of all British sports tetraplegics.
Forge long-term relationships with British sports tetraplegics and their families so they feel support for the rest of their lives financially, as far as possible, and in terms of expert advice and professional counselling.
Provide, where possible, free consultation in areas of legal, financial, insurance, medical and counselling.
Be a forum for British sports tetraplegics to share their experiences, and possibly their lives, with other sports tetraplegics.
Develop a self-help program to foster their sense of worth and belonging.
Seek employment and occupational opportunities for sports tetraplegics.
Increase awareness of the risks of sports tetraplegia with the aim of reducing the number of accidents.
Increase awareness of the need to insure against the risks of tetraplegia among sporting bodies and sportsmen and women generally.
Actively ensure equal opportunities for all tetraplegics, including women and ethnic minorities, who face additional disadvantages.

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