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Accessibility for all

October is spina bifida and hydrocephalus awareness month, and, led by the International Federation of Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus (IFSBH), this year's theme is 'Accessibility for All'. 

Accessibility is of paramount importance to SBH Scotland, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals whose lives are affected by disabilities. 

Farewell to our CEO of 34 Years

Today is a reflective day for us at SBH Scotland as our CEO of 34 years, Andy Wynd MBE MIoD retires.

Anyone who knows Andy will know that he has dedicated his life to the charity - taking it from a service with only 2 family support workers (based in an inaccessible building in the west end of Glasgow) to a nationwide support and clinical support service run by a dedicated team and with a purpose-built family support centre, and head office, in Dullatur.

He has led the organisation through periods of transition and significant expansion which has culminated in a range of innovative developments and person centred projects from telehealth to Healthy Living, Inclusive Fitness and Play Projects; all of which contribute to ensuring that families affected by spina bifida or hydrocephalus have a wide range of choices and support networks to enable them to live lives to the full.

In 2014 his dedication to healthcare did not go unnoticed and he was awarded an MBE.

Last month at the charity's Annual General Meeting, Andy was asked to say a few words about his time with the charity and this is what he said, 

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland Announces New Chief Executive

Whilst it is with sadness that we announce our Chief Executive, of 34 years, Andrew H D Wynd MBE, is retiring on the 20th October. We are indeed proud to announce that a new Chief Executive Officer has now been appointed.

Lawrence Cowan is currently Director of Income Generation at Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and will assume his new role in October 2023 when he replaces Andy Wynd, who is stepping down after joining the charity back in 1989.

All zipped up for 2023

Now in its second year, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s (SBH Scotland) Zipslide the Clyde challenge is even more popular than ever, raising over £50,000 for the specialist charity.

Over the course of two weekends, more than 150 daredevils took part in the Zipslide the Clyde challenge. Participants took to the skies to launch off from a 100ft high crane next to the iconic Glasgow Riverside Museum, before zip sliding along a 1000ft long route down the Clyde.

Amongst those taking part was disabled Fife great granny, Frances Cuthbertson (75), who was born with spina bifida. After a lifetime of raising money for numerous charities, Frances successfully completed the challenge for what she says will likely be her final fundraising act.