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.
Noah’s story: Dating with a spinal cord injury
Our mentoring team was there to help Noah overcome some of the struggles of ...
8 February 2023
Jess’ story: “Now I’m confident I can go anywhere in my wheelchair”
Twenty-seven-year-old Jess lives in London with a housemate. She’s a doctor and teaches clinical ...
10 January 2023
Will’s story: Living confidently with a spinal cord injury
Beaming with optimism, 28-year-old Will reflects on his life so far - and ...
9 January 2023
Peter and family’s story: “Back Up is more than just a charity”
When Peter sustained his spinal cord injury in 2018, when he was just eight years ...
8 December 2022
Maria’s story: “I think everyone should know about Back Up.”
Maria is 85 years old. Originally from Persia, she was a nursing sister working in ...
7 December 2022
Christopher Morgan welcomed as new Chair of Trustees
We’re delighted to announce that Christopher Morgan took over as our Chair of Trustees on ...
7 November 2022
Sidney’s story: My mentor helped me value life again
“Thanks to my Back Up mentor, I’m very passionate about gardening,” says Sidney. ...
1 November 2022
Kim’s Story: Mentoring has given me my identity back
Music lover Kim loves to travel and recently came back from a punk rock music ...
1 November 2022
Back Up Front Row 2022
On October 12th 2022 Back Up’s Front row event returned for it’s ninth year. Supported ...
20 October 2022
David’s story: Getting support to return to work after my spinal cord injury
Thirty-year-old David loves sports and is a big rugby fan.“I love going to the gym ...
3 October 2022