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.

Siby’s story: Staying active with a spinal cord injury through the years

Meet Siby: First used our services back in 1994 Has taken part in ...

7 February 2024

Nancy’s story: The impact of our children and young people’s services.

Meet Nancy: First encountered Back Up when we visited her hospital ward Boosted her ...

7 February 2024

Cath’s story: Family support after spinal cord injury

Meet Cath:Mum of Pete, who sustained a spinal cord injury while mountain biking Is ...

11 January 2024

Remembering Damian Smith

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of one of ...

3 January 2024

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

Jess’s Story: City Skills

Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. In Jess's case, her accident ...

6 December 2023

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

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

Employment and spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we’re here to help people affected by spinal cord injury get ...

16 October 2023

The Value of Volunteering after Spinal Cord Injury

When we talk about vocation it can often simply mean returning to work. But ...