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.
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
Tim Scott: A tribute to a wonderful volunteer and friend
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our good friend and ...
14 November 2019
2019 fundraising challenge highlights
This year, we’ve held some fantastic fundraising challenges to raise money for our life-changing ...
13 November 2019
Your contacts could change the world
Charitable trusts play an important role in funding Back Up’s work - allowing us ...
13 November 2019
Melissa & Dom: Living an active life with personal assistants
Melissa and Dom both have a high level spinal cord injury. Although they have had ...
7 November 2019
Our top tips for working with a personal assistant
Having a personal assistant (PA) can help you work, socialise, and travel - but it ...
7 November 2019
Rachael’s Q & A: Working as a personal assistant
The work of a personal assistant can be varied, challenging, and very rewarding. We spoke ...
7 November 2019
Volunteers to benefit from services development manager role
We’re delighted to announce that Ally Ward, who’s been a Back Up staff member for ...
1 November 2019
Julie & Richard: Teaching on our Edinburgh City Skills course
Recently we held our Edinburgh City Skills course. Two of our fantastic wheelchair skills ...
30 October 2019
