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.

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 ...

6 May 2020

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. ...

6 May 2020

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 ...

6 May 2020

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 ...

30 April 2020

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 ...

21 April 2020

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 ...

8 April 2020

Kate and Jasper wearing sunglasses

Kate’s story: Parenting in lockdown

Aside from my general worries about the state of the world right now, as a ...

3 April 2020

Back Up Champion – Brian Abram

We are delighted to announce this month’s Back Up champion, Brian Abram. You may already ...

27 March 2020

Family outside. Help us help others like these during the coronavirus crisis

Emergency coronavirus appeal

Coronavirus has thrown us a curveball. Everyone is having to adapt to a new norm ...

24 March 2020

Emma @Sittingdownstyle, a wheelchair user model, posing for a photo in the sun

@sittingdownstyle: Emma’s story

You may know Emma Birch by her Instagram alias @sittingdownstyle. She’s a stylish influencer ...

4 March 2020