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.
Jenny’s story: Keeping positive after spinal cord injury
Meet Jenny: Worked at a skin care company for 16 years prior to retiring...
8 June 2023
Tina’s story: Back in the saddle
Meet Tina: Sustained her spinal cord injury through Cauda Equina syndrome ...
9 May 2023
Julie’s story: Getting independent and back to work
Meet Julie: Formerly worked with the police before sustaining her spinal cord ...
9 May 2023
Clare’s story: Wellness and spinal cord injury
Meet Clare: Originally from America, now based in Wales Previously worked ...
6 April 2023
Joe’s story: Back to Work Careers Fair
Meet Joe: Sustained a spinal cord injury while working as a riding instructor ...
6 April 2023
George’s story: Discovering what is possible
Meet George: Built his career as a microbiologist Retired with his wife ...
8 March 2023
Sophie’s story: Finding a community during lockdown
Meet Sophie:Loves tennis Co-owns an IT company with her husband Kay Enjoys travelling whenever ...
8 March 2023
Alice’s story: Talking about relationships and spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we’re very proud to support a diverse community of people affected by ...
8 February 2023
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