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News: Peter’s story: Mobility and work after spinal cord injury

Meet Peter:   Formerly a farmer, now works as a rural business advisor Loves spending time with his kids Enjoys keeping active by playing wheelchair rugby  The impact of spinal cord injury is life-changing, and can affect every aspect of your life. Peter’s injury meant that he could not continue his job as a self-employed […]

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News: Siby’s story: Staying active with a spinal cord injury through the years

Meet Siby:     First used our services back in 1994  Has taken part in fundraising challenges to support Back Up  Loves travelling and keeping active  No matter when or how you sustain a spinal cord injury, the impact of it is life-changing. In Siby’s case, she sustained her injury in a road traffic accident […]

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Blog: Cath’s story: Family support after spinal cord injury

Meet Cath: Mum of Pete, who sustained a spinal cord injury while mountain biking Is an active member of the Back Up community, attending our Back Up Lounge and volunteering with us She kindly supported us in running ten family support sessions in 2023! The impact of spinal cord injury is overwhelming – including for […]

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News: Poppy’s story: A Q + A about care and spinal cord injury

At Back Up we understand what it’s like to adapt to big changes as a newly injured individual. This is because many of our staff have personal experiences with spinal cord injury. We spoke to Poppy, our Family Support Coordinator, about some of her top tips for living independently with a carer or personal assistant. […]

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News: Employment and spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we’re here to help people affected by spinal cord injury get the most out of life. That’s why we have services dedicated to work after spinal cord injury. We spoke to Becky, our Vocation Specialist, to learn some of her top tips and advice around working with a spinal cord injury. Read […]

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News: The Value of Volunteering after Spinal Cord Injury

When we talk about vocation it can often simply mean returning to work. But for many, and at Back Up, we think of it in its broadest terms. This can include training and volunteering.  Work or paid employment may not be for you post-injury. You may have already retired or your benefit situation may inhibit […]

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Blog: Daniel’s story: Back to school after spinal cord injury

Meet Daniel: Sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2020 A Back Up Lake District Multi Activity Course showed him what was possible Was supported in his return to school by our education support service. Read on to hear from Daniel, who Back Up supported when he sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury. “My Name […]

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News: Top tips for travelling after spinal cord injury

Pedro shared with us some of the top travel tips he has learned after spinal cord injury. Read on to learn how to ensure safe and smooth travels after spinal cord injury.   Don’t forget you can also read the travel guide on our website to hear from more people affected by spinal cord injury who […]

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Blog: Pedro’s story: Travel and spinal cord injury

Meet Pedro:  Originally from Portugal Has lived and worked in the UK for 18 years Passionate about travel! The impact of spinal cord injury can be devastating. But that has not stopped Pedro from living life to the full. Prior to his injury Pedro was an avid traveler. He was determined to get back to […]

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News: Pia’s story: Fatigue, adaptations, and self-care after spinal cord injury

Meet Pia: Studying Economics and Management at King’s  Rediscovered her active lifestyle on a Back Up Multi Activity Course She  wrote and published a book when she was only ten years old!  Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone, anytime, at any age. In Pia’s case a viral infection damaged her spinal cord, completely out […]

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