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.

My top tips for people with a spinal cord injury who can walk

My name is Jenny, and I have a spinal cord injury and can walk. I ...

11 July 2019

Your guide to car adaptations and vehicle conversions

This article was sponsored by Sirus Automotive. If you have sustained a spinal cord injury and ...

9 July 2019

Back Up secure funding to pilot NHS care pathway for children and young people

In April 2019, Back Up were delighted to secure funding from Stewart Investors to support ...

9 July 2019

Peter’s story: Climbing for Back Up

You don’t need to stay in the UK to take on a fundraising challenge for ...

3 July 2019

Travelling with a high level injury: An interview with Matt Hampson

If you’ve been affected by spinal cord injury, you may know the story of Matt ...

3 July 2019

Jack’s story: Buddying on the Next Steps course

A buddy is a volunteer who comes along to make sure everyone gets the best ...

5 June 2019

Bethany’s story: Being a young mentor

Back Up is the only charity in the UK with dedicated services for young people ...

5 June 2019

Our fantastic fundraising volunteers

Our volunteers don’t just help deliver our vital services, they also do a fantastic job ...

5 June 2019

Back Up welcomes a new chair of trustees

We’re delighted to announce that Jo Wright will be taking over as our Chair of ...

5 June 2019

Our volunteering quiz

Here at Back Up, there are plenty of ways you can help us by volunteering ...

5 June 2019