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.

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

Joseph’s story: Finding my confidence in returning to work after spinal cord injury

“My name’s Joseph and I’m 30 years old. I live with my dog, who’s a ...

30 September 2022

Kylie Grimes: Pushing boundaries to become the first woman to win a Paralympic gold medal in Wheelchair Rugby

From the age of five, Kylie always held the same ambition: to be an Olympian. “I’ve ...

30 August 2022