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.
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
Back Up Star – Michelle
We’re pleased to introduce Michelle, this month’s Back Up star. Michelle’s son James had a ...
14 October 2019
Chloe’s story: Changing careers
In 2014, Chloe’s life suddenly changed forever. She was affected by a rare condition – ...
2 October 2019
What is permitted work?
If you have a spinal cord injury, are considering returning to work, and in receipt ...
2 October 2019
How to be open about your disability during the recruitment process
We recently spoke to Back Up trustee Helen Cooke about how to be open about your ...
2 October 2019
Steve’s story: Getting back to work
Steve was decorating at home when he was hit by sudden bouts of severe pins ...
2 October 2019
We’ve updated our Education Inclusion toolkit
Every child and young person should be fully included in all aspects of their education ...
27 September 2019
