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.

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

Back Up Champion – Amersham Rotary Club

We're delighted to announce this month's Back Up Champion, Amersham Rotary Club, who raised an ...

8 February 2021

Spinal cord injury and sex: Common questions answered

After spinal cord injury, sex and intimacy can be a major worry. It can feel ...

3 February 2021

Cerith’s story: supporting people affected by spinal cord injury as a Back Up mentor

We spoke to Cerith, a Back Up volunteer mentor, about how he helps us transform ...

28 January 2021

Introducing “What Next?” – a course for people who have newly sustained a spinal cord injury.

We are pleased to announce "What Next?" - an entirely online Back Up course ...

8 January 2021

Shirley’s story: Crafting for Back Up

Read on for a blog from Shirley, who is selling her crafting projects to ...

5 January 2021

Bel’s story: Living with a high level spinal cord injury

Bel, 19, was just eight years old when she sustained a high level spinal cord ...

5 January 2021