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.

Grace’s story: Volunteering as a trustee

Back Up was founded by volunteers, and they remain at the heart of all ...

Cath’s story: Family volunteering after spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we keep volunteers at our heart. We were founded by volunteers, and ...

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Five: Travelling by Plane

Episode Five: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan In this ...

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Four: Driving after a spinal cord injury

Episode Four: Driving after a spinal cord injury with Hannah and Darren BucysIn this episode ...

Richard’s Story: Climbing Kilimanjaro for Back Up

We'd like to say a big thank you to Richard for completing a massive ...

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Three: Travelling by Wheelchair

Episode Three: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Wheelchair with Pete DonnellyIn this episode ...

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Two: Travelling by Public Transport

Episode Two: Travelling by Public Transport with a Spinal Cord Injury with Merryn ThomasIn this ...

Rob’s story: Care, travel, and helping others

Meet Rob:Travels frequently for work and for fun Works as a lawyer Enjoys hobbies ...

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode One: Travelling by Train

Episode One: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Train with George Robinson In this episode ...

Back Up launches podcast to empower people with spinal cord injuries to travel confidently

Back Up launches Back Up and Thriving - an accessible travel podcast.Through honest conversations, unexpected ...