Blog
Read inspiring blogs from people with a spinal cord injury and their family members – as well as Back Up volunteers, supporters and staff members. If you would like to write a blog about your experiences, please email our communications team.
![Maisie surrounded by friends at university](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2021-09-01T114825.928-580x409.png)
Maisie’s story: Going to university with a spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we want to ensure that every child and young person with a ...
1 September 2021
![Dan from Stewarts](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Stewarts-Back-Up-1-Dan-580x409.jpg)
Choosing the right solicitor: Expert insight from Stewarts
This article was sponsored by Stewarts Law. Instructing a personal lawyer after sustaining a spinal cord ...
26 August 2021
![alison, who found a community after spinal cord injury thanks to the back up lounge](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2021-08-25T152632.086-580x409.png)
Alison’s story: Finding a community after spinal cord injury.
Read on for a blog from Alison, who found a supportive community after spinal cord ...
25 August 2021
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Yasmin’s story: An active life with an incomplete spinal cord injury
Yasmin was very sporty and active. She loved the gym, swimming, and sports. In January ...
4 August 2021
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Liz’s story: Independence with an incomplete spinal cord injury
Not everyone with a spinal cord injury uses a manual wheelchair. Some people can walk ...
4 August 2021
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Assistance while travelling on rail after spinal cord injury – a guest blog from Network Rail
We recently partnered with Network Rail and Transpennine Express to create a series of videos ...
6 July 2021
![Sue and John on holiday after spinal cord injury](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-18-1-580x409.png)
Sue’s story: Holiday after spinal cord injury
After spinal cord injury, you may be keen to travel once again. It may take ...
6 July 2021
![Ian sit skiing, enjoying some travel after spinal cord injuryy](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-16-580x409.png)
Ian’s story: Travel after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury can affect every part of your life. Some things may feel more ...
6 July 2021
![Paul, who is taking on his #10@10for10 for Back Up](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-15-1-580x409.png)
Paul’s story: “#10@10For10”
We spoke to Paul, who is taking on "#10@10for10" - a challenge to support ...
22 June 2021
![Christopher Morgan rowing. He learned some vital tips for living well aftr spinal cord injury on our What Next? course](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/CM-580x409.jpg)
Christopher’s story: The “What Next?” course
After sustaining a spinal cord injury, it can feel like every part of your life ...
10 June 2021