Back Up launches podcast to empower people with spinal cord injuries to travel confidently
4 November 2024
Back Up launches Back Up and Thriving – an accessible travel podcast.
Through honest conversations, unexpected anecdotes, and practical advice, we aim to show you that travelling confidently with a spinal cord injury is possible for all.
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The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast is hosted by Sophie Elwes, Head of Services at Back Up. She sustained a T4 spinal cord injury back in 2011. Over this five-part series, Sophie will be interviewing a range of guests who are all affected by spinal cord injury. Each episode will also look at different modes of transport – from driving, to planes, and trains – as well as life-changing travel experiences.
Guests include George Robinson who stars in Netflix’s Sex Education, Merryn Thomas, Pete Donnelly, Hannah and Darren Bucys as well as TV Presenter Sophie Morgan. Guests will be sharing their stories, their travel experiences as well as some fabulous advice.
Episode 1: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Train with George Robinson
Episode 2: Travelling by Public Transport with a Spinal Cord Injury with Merryn Thomas
Episode 3: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Wheelchair with Pete Donnelly
Episode 4: Driving after a spinal cord injury with Hannah and Darren Bucys
