Mentoring

Relationships • Work • Travel • Studying •Rehab •Daily life

Back-Up’s mentoring scheme is formally recognised by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. The Approved Provider Standard is a national award supported by the Cabinet Office and Department for Children, Schools and Families and is a badge of competence and safe practice in mentoring or befriending. Thanks to Harris Cartier Solicitors for their generous support which makes the programme possible.

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Back-Up aims to improve motivation, self confidence and independence whether you

are a newly spinally injured person or are 10 years post injury. Mentoring is designed specifically to benefit people with SCI who feel they would like to receive regular 1-2-1 advice and support from a peer who has ‘been there and done that.’ All of our mentors are spinally injured with a range of experiences so that we can try to find the best match for you.

"My mentor has helped me so much with both problems that I have had and general advice about just everyday things which are slightly different now. Thank you for all the help.” Mentee

If you feel that you could benefit from our mentoring service please have a look at our Mentoring Handbook and contact Eric in the office on 0208 875 6728.

Would you like to volunteer as a mentor?

Mentor training weekend, Role play

Being a mentor is not about telling people how to live their lives. It is about understanding individual problems and being able to find a common ground that can be used in a positive light.

"If sharing something as difficult as what I’ve been through can help someone else, then it wasn’t all for nothing. The feeling I get from mentoring people is better than anything you could experience with a nine to five job." Mentor

"Becoming a mentor has been a completely positive experience. The realisation that I have the ability to make a difference to somebody’s life is quite overwhelming. Whilst I understand [mentoring] is primarily a scheme to enhance a newly injured person’s perceptions to their capabilities, it has provided an equally rewarding and enlightening experience for me too.” Mentor

If you feel that your experiences could benefit others and would like to make a difference by volunteering as a mentor please read our Mentor Role & Responsibilities document and give Eric (Mentoring Manager) a call in the office on 0208 875 6728 or email for more information.