Blog

Read inspiring blogs from people with spinal cord injury and their family members, as well as volunteers, supporters and staff members. If you would like to write a blog about your experiences, please email our communications team.

Andrew’s story: Defining my independence

In 2011, Andrew was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained a T10 level spinal ...

2 May 2018

Maisie and Michelle’s story: Parenting and spinal cord injury

In 2015, Maisie was sitting in a school assembly when she felt a sudden pain ...

2 May 2018

The SCI Tri Challenge story

Life changed for the Dickinson family when they were involved in a car accident in ...

5 April 2018

Mark and Fiona’s story: Regaining mobility

MarkIn 2013, Mark was doing some gardening when he fell out of a tree and ...

5 April 2018

Staying healthy with a high-level injury

For many people, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a key part of our daily lives. ...

5 April 2018

Nikki’s story: Beyond my comfort zone

Before my accident, I was active. I liked to do a lot of canoeing and ...

7 March 2018

Penny’s story: Reaching new heights

In 2011, Penny was on holiday in Snowdonia with her husband George when they were ...

7 March 2018

Michelle’s story: Overcoming challenges with sex

In 1996, Michelle was involved in a motorbike accident which caused her spinal cord injury ...

8 February 2018

Tom & Ellen’s story: Working life out together

Tom and Ellen met at a music festival in Switzerland in 2004 and began dating ...

8 February 2018

Kevin’s story: Back Up Fest

I have always liked to set myself a challenge. I also like to learn new ...

5 January 2018