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.

Clair’s story: A milestone challenge

Meet Clair:- A clinical psychologist with 28 years experience in the NHS - Lives with her ...

5 June 2024

Dan & Rachael’s Stories: The West Highland Way

Meet Dan and Rachael:- Dan first encountered Back Up after he learnt vital wheelchair skills. - ...

5 June 2024

Back Up is The October Club’s 2024 Charity Partner

The October Club is delighted to announce that their chosen charity partner for 2024 is ...

29 May 2024

Back Up welcomed Damian Riley as new Chair of Trustees

We’re delighted to announce that Damian Riley took over as our Chair of Trustees on ...

13 May 2024

Alan’s story: The London Marathon

We recently spoke to Alan, who took on the London Marathon and raised ...

1 May 2024

Kevin’s story: Helping others live independently after spinal cord injury

Meet Kevin:  A keen cosplayer  Enjoys photography   ...

1 May 2024

Josie’s story

Josie was nine when her 22-year-old brother Tom sustained a high-level spinal cord injury in ...

20 April 2024

Meet Team Back Up: 2024 TCS London Marathon

The 2024 TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday 21 April 2024. We are so ...

20 April 2024

Meet our team: 2024 TCS London Marathon

The 2024 TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday 21 April 2024. We are so ...

18 April 2024

Back Up awarded £401,399 of National Lottery funding to support people with spinal cord injury across Wales

Back Up is celebrating being awarded £401,339 over a three year period from The ...

4 April 2024