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.

Layth’s story: Learning wheelchair skills for independence
A life-changing spinal cord injury can happen to anyone, at any time. A cycling accident ...
5 February 2025

Lorna’s story: Putting wheelchair skills to the test
Meet Lorna:Loves the outdoors Enjoys pottery in her studio Based in Scotland - she ...
5 February 2025

Katy’s story: Fresh opportunities after spinal cord injury
Read on for a blog from Katy, who discovered fresh opportunities after spinal cord injury ...
8 January 2025

Anthony’s story: A new start after spinal cord injury
Meet Anthony:- A family man, currently awaiting the birth of his first granddaughter - ...
8 January 2025

Grace’s story: Volunteering as a trustee
Back Up was founded by volunteers, and they remain at the heart of all ...
18 December 2024

Cath’s story: Family volunteering after spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we keep volunteers at our heart. We were founded by volunteers, and ...
3 December 2024
Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Five: Travelling by Plane
Episode Five: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan In this ...
2 December 2024
Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Four: Driving after a spinal cord injury
Episode Four: Driving after a spinal cord injury with Hannah and Darren BucysIn this episode ...
25 November 2024
Richard’s Story: Climbing Kilimanjaro for Back Up
We'd like to say a big thank you to Richard for completing a massive ...
19 November 2024
Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Three: Travelling by Wheelchair
Episode Three: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Wheelchair with Pete DonnellyIn this episode ...
18 November 2024