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.

Carol with her child

#SCIAD2020: Carol’s story

This story was written by our partner charity SIA, in collaboration with us for ...

Alex

#SCIAD 2020: Alex’s Story

This Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, we are telling stories of people with a spinal ...

Josh

#SCIAD2020: Josh’s story

This story was written by our partner charity SIA, in collaboration with us for ...

Naomi

#SCIAD2020: Naomi’s Story

This Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day we’re working on building a collection of stories to ...

tom, a man who regained his independence after spinal cord injury,, sitting with his family

Tom’s story: Walking with a spinal cord injury and independence

Every spinal cord injury is as unique as the person who sustains it. In Tom’s ...

sarah, someone who regained her independence after a high level spinal cord injury, travelling in cambodia

Sarah’s story: Keeping independent with a high level injury

Sarah has been living life with a spinal cord injury for a long time now. ...

Paul, out for a walk on his spinal circuit challenge

Paul’s story: Walking the Spinal Circuit

In these tricky times, we are more thankful than ever for the support of our ...

Hannah, a 17 year old with a spinal cord injury, told us about how she is keeping kmotivated during the coronavirus school closures

Keeping motivated during school closures

For young people with a spinal cord injury, this is a tricky time. School ...

Due to the ongoing situation, we are operating with a reduced workforce and are re-prioritising resources. We have taken the decision to close the online shop at the end of April. The shop will reopen - we just can't say when yet.

Third Sector names Back Up one of the 10 best charities to work for

We’re thrilled to announce that Third Sector has named us one of the 10 best ...

Luke and Pete

Pete’s story: a family member’s mental health is important too

Spinal cord injury affects the lives of everyone around the injured individual. Pete knows this ...