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 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

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