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.

Celebrating our fantastic volunteers at the Get Busy Living Centre

Here at Back Up, we have a fantastic community of volunteers that play an ...

6 September 2019

Sue summits Snowdon

Before her injury, Sue was a keen fitness enthusiast and particularly passionate about jogging. ...

3 September 2019

David’s story: Group leading for the first time

Eleven years ago, David was out for a ride on his motorbike when he was ...

3 September 2019

Peter’s story: Teaching power chair skills

Peter’s life changed in a split second. He was riding a mountain bike trail ...

3 September 2019

Education inclusion: Our top tips

Every child and young person has the right to be included in their education. That’s ...

7 August 2019

Dan’s story: Trying a new challenge

A tumour on Dan’s spine led to a T4 complete spinal cord injury, which left ...

7 August 2019

Clair’s story: Becoming a mum after spinal cord injury

Being a mother is never easy. Sleepless nights and anxieties are very common, but a ...

7 August 2019

Holly’s story: Going back to university

When Holly was 28, she was struggling with her mental health which led to her ...

7 August 2019

Back Up Champion – Rochelle Bell

We’re proud to introduce Rochelle, our most recent Back Up champion. Rochelle ran the ...

19 July 2019

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