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.
Sex Education’s George Robinson talks about acting, intimacy, and spinal cord injury
We interviewed George Robinson, who plays Isaac in Sex Education on Netflix. After George was ...
17 January 2020
Choosing an agency to provide your personal assistants
This article was sponsored by Total Community Care. We know that having the right care ...
13 January 2020
This is Spinal Crap: Podcasting after spinal cord injury
After sustaining a spinal cord injury, having the right support is essential. That’s why six ...
19 December 2019
CEO Update: Abigail Lock to start in February
Our new CEO Abigail Lock will be starting in February. She is stepping in to ...
19 December 2019
Adrian’s story: The Manchester Marathon
In 2016 Adrian was participating in a cycling challenge from Newcastle to London, riding with ...
19 December 2019
Leading spinal cord injury charities unite to call for urgent action on care
Three of the UK’s leading spinal injuries charities have published “More than a number” ...
18 December 2019
Back Up Star – Kamari
We’re excited to introduce our young volunteer Kamari as this month’s Back Up Star.After attending ...
4 December 2019
Andrew’s story: Conquering Ben Nevis
Here at Back Up, we’re always looking for exciting new ways to raise funds for ...
3 December 2019
Dan’s story: Supporting family members
Back Up doesn’t just support people with a spinal cord injury. We also provide vital ...
3 December 2019
Laura’s story: Giving up time to be a young volunteer
Laura’s life was suddenly changed at a young age. After being diagnosed with scoliosis she ...
3 December 2019