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.
My top tips for people with a spinal cord injury who can walk
My name is Jenny, and I have a spinal cord injury and can walk. I ...
11 July 2019
Peter’s story: Climbing for Back Up
You don’t need to stay in the UK to take on a fundraising challenge for ...
3 July 2019
Travelling with a high level injury: An interview with Matt Hampson
If you’ve been affected by spinal cord injury, you may know the story of Matt ...
3 July 2019
Jack’s story: Buddying on the Next Steps course
A buddy is a volunteer who comes along to make sure everyone gets the best ...
5 June 2019
Bethany’s story: Being a young mentor
Back Up is the only charity in the UK with dedicated services for young people ...
5 June 2019
Our fantastic fundraising volunteers
Our volunteers don’t just help deliver our vital services, they also do a fantastic job ...
5 June 2019
Our volunteering quiz
Here at Back Up, there are plenty of ways you can help us by volunteering ...
5 June 2019
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2019: Roger’s Story
For Spinal Cord Injury Awareness day, we’re focusing on the importance of having ‘a place ...
16 May 2019
Back Up Champion – Alice Worsley
Our newest Back Up champion is Alice Worsley. Alice took part in the Reading half ...
8 May 2019
Melanie’s Story: Three marathons in three days
In January 2018, Melanie was out cycling on the country roads outside Inverness one day. ...
1 May 2019