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.

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

Back Up launches new wheelchair skills app

We know it can initially be daunting getting around as a wheelchair user. This is ...

26 February 2021

Will’s story: Power chair skills and independence

After spinal cord injury, one of the hardest parts can be feeling like you’ve lost ...

25 February 2021

Your guide to choosing your wheelchair attachment

This article was sponsored by our Wheelchair panel members – GRX Life, RGK Wheelchairs, Cyclone ...

25 February 2021

A tribute to our former trustee, Matt King OBE

We were devastated to hear the news of former trustee, volunteer and friend of ...

24 February 2021