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.
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Natalie’s story: Volunteering on our ski karting course
At Back Up, we would not be able to provide our vital services without the ...
6 December 2023
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Jess’s Story: City Skills
Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. In Jess's case, her accident ...
6 December 2023
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Poppy’s story: A Q + A about care and spinal cord injury
At Back Up we understand what it’s like to adapt to big changes as a ...
8 November 2023
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Susan and Michael’s story: Live-in care and independence
Meet Susan and Michael Retired and previously worked in media Have two grown-up children ...
8 November 2023
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Employment and spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we’re here to help people affected by spinal cord injury get ...
16 October 2023
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The Value of Volunteering after Spinal Cord Injury
When we talk about vocation it can often simply mean returning to work. But ...
16 October 2023
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Motability Foundation awards £1.86 million grant to Back Up
Back Up deliver services that build confidence and independence and inspire people affected by spinal ...
12 September 2023
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Daniel’s story: Back to school after spinal cord injury
Meet Daniel:Sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2020 A Back Up Lake District ...
11 September 2023
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Top tips for travelling after spinal cord injury
Pedro shared with us some of the top travel tips he has learned ...
3 August 2023
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Pedro’s story: Travel and spinal cord injury
Meet Pedro: Originally from Portugal Has lived and worked in the UK for 18 years ...
3 August 2023