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.

Abigail’s September Update
An update from our CEO, Abigail Lock Reading Yasmin and ...
3 September 2025

Dan’s story: Friendship and adventure after spinal cord injury
Meet Dan: 10 years ago, I fell down an escalator. I didn’t realise it at ...
3 September 2025

Yasmin’s story: Connecting with others after spinal cord injury
Meet Yasmin: I’ve always been active – I loved going to the gym, swimming and ...
3 September 2025
Meet Hannah: A quickfire Q&A with our Front Row Committee Member
Meet Hannah:Member of our Front Row: Next Gen event committee ...
26 August 2025

Finding New Roads: Danny’s Ride to Paris
Meet DannyRespiratory Specialist Part of the London to Paris cycle challengeDanny is a doctor ...
26 August 2025

Abigail’s August Update
An update from our CEO, Abigail Lock In April, we launched Limitless Ambition ...
7 August 2025

Maia’s story: Community and support after spinal cord injury
Meet Maia: Studying A-Levels in RE, PE and psychology Loves ...
6 August 2025

Heidi’s story: Empowerment after spinal cord injury
Meet Heidi:Social media influencer Model and actress Taking to ...
4 August 2025

Jolan’s Story: Rebuilding Confidence and Returning to Work
Meet Jolan Previously a maths teacher Attended Back Up's multi-activity course in Devon ...
30 July 2025

No Limits: Tom’s Hand Cycle Challenge from London to Paris
Meet TomDad of three Former Paralympian Part of the London to Paris cycle challenge...
23 July 2025