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.

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2021: Emma’s story

Back Up worked with Cognizant to develop a wheelchair skills training app to reach ...

20 May 2021

Back Up courses are set to return this summer

We are thrilled to announce that Back Up courses are returning this summer! Over the past ...

19 May 2021

Back Up Champion – Anita

This month’s Back Up Champion is Anita, who raised an incredible £1027 taking ...

18 May 2021

Celebrating Julie’s 30 years as a Back Up volunteer

Volunteers are a big part of Back Up. We were founded by volunteers and ...

11 May 2021

Jude’s story: Walking after spinal cord injury

Every spinal cord injury is as unique as the person who sustains it, and some ...

5 May 2021

Wellbeing after spinal cord injury

Taking care of your wellbeing after spinal cord injury is vital. Back Up's services are ...

5 May 2021

Lynne’s story: Family mentoring after spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we are here for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. This includes ...

5 May 2021

Spring clean your finances – guest blog from Aspire’s Money Matters service

After spinal cord injury, money may be a worry. Our partner charity Aspire runs a ...

7 April 2021

Jenna’s story – using a Sirus Drive from Wheelchair vehicle

This blog was sponsored by Sirus Automotive. Jenna, 33, from Sligo sustained a C5/6 spinal ...

3 March 2021

Heels for Wheels: An interview with our patron Sophie Morgan

Back Up has recently launched an exciting new campaign – Heels for Wheels! We ...

3 March 2021