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.

ParalympicsGB bring home 124 medals
This is the year that the ParalympicsGB team made history. Out of 170 countries, ParalympicsGB won the second highest total ...
6 September 2021

Maisie’s story: Going to university with a spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we want to ensure that every child and young person with a ...
1 September 2021

Choosing the right solicitor: Expert insight from Stewarts
This article was sponsored by Stewarts Law. Instructing a personal lawyer after sustaining a spinal cord ...
26 August 2021

Alison’s story: Finding a community after spinal cord injury.
Read on for a blog from Alison, who found a supportive community after spinal cord ...
25 August 2021

Yasmin’s story: An active life with an incomplete spinal cord injury
Yasmin was very sporty and active. She loved the gym, swimming, and sports. In January ...
4 August 2021

Liz’s story: Independence with an incomplete spinal cord injury
Not everyone with a spinal cord injury uses a manual wheelchair. Some people can walk ...
4 August 2021

Assistance while travelling on rail after spinal cord injury – a guest blog from Network Rail
We recently partnered with Network Rail and Transpennine Express to create a series of videos ...
6 July 2021

Sue’s story: Holiday after spinal cord injury
After spinal cord injury, you may be keen to travel once again. It may take ...
6 July 2021

Ian’s story: Travel after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury can affect every part of your life. Some things may feel more ...
6 July 2021

Paul’s story: “#10@10For10”
We spoke to Paul, who is taking on "#10@10for10" - a challenge to support ...
22 June 2021