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.
Sex Education Season 2’s George Robinson talks about acting, intimacy, and spinal cord injury
As season two of Sex Education is released on Netflix we interviewed George Robinson, who ...
17 January 2020
This is Spinal Crap: Podcasting after spinal cord injury
After sustaining a spinal cord injury, having the right support is essential. That’s why six ...
19 December 2019
Adrian’s story: The Manchester Marathon
In 2016 Adrian was participating in a cycling challenge from Newcastle to London, riding with ...
19 December 2019
Andrew’s story: Conquering Ben Nevis
Here at Back Up, we’re always looking for exciting new ways to raise funds for ...
3 December 2019
Dan’s story: Supporting family members
Back Up doesn’t just support people with a spinal cord injury. We also provide vital ...
3 December 2019
Laura’s story: Giving up time to be a young volunteer
Laura’s life was suddenly changed at a young age. After being diagnosed with scoliosis she ...
3 December 2019
2019 fundraising challenge highlights
This year, we’ve held some fantastic fundraising challenges to raise money for our life-changing ...
13 November 2019
Your contacts could change the world
Charitable trusts play an important role in funding Back Up’s work - allowing us ...
13 November 2019
Melissa & Dom: Living an active life with personal assistants
Melissa and Dom both have a high level spinal cord injury. Although they have had ...
7 November 2019
Our top tips for working with a personal assistant
Having a personal assistant (PA) can help you work, socialise, and travel - but it ...
7 November 2019
