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.
Kate’s story: Parenting in lockdown
Aside from my general worries about the state of the world right now, as a ...
3 April 2020
Back Up Champion – Brian Abram
We are delighted to announce this month’s Back Up champion, Brian Abram. You may already ...
27 March 2020
Emergency coronavirus appeal
Coronavirus has thrown us a curveball. Everyone is having to adapt to a new norm ...
24 March 2020
Important information and updates about coronavirus and our services
The team at Back Up are closely monitoring government advice on coronavirus. We know that ...
13 March 2020
@sittingdownstyle: Emma’s story
You may know Emma Birch by her Instagram alias @sittingdownstyle. She’s a stylish influencer ...
4 March 2020
Daisy’s story: Growing up with an incomplete spinal cord injury
When she was only nine months old, Daisy was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour on ...
4 March 2020
Climbing Kilimanjaro with a spinal cord injury
A trip of a lifetime ended with a sudden accident for Sophie. Back in 2009 ...
2 March 2020
Incomplete spinal cord injury explained: Jill and Jacques’ stories
We spoke to two people who have lived with an incomplete spinal cord injury for ...
2 March 2020
Back Up Star: Tracy
This month’s Back Up star is Tracy, one of our amazing office volunteers. After Tracy sustained ...
25 February 2020
