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.
Richard’s story: Becoming a family mentor
When Richard’s wife Zoe went into hospital, they were expecting her surgery to be a ...
6 March 2019
Melanie’s Story: Running the London Marathon for my brother
Melanie, 25, is a physiotherapist working at a private hospital and a rugby club. ...
6 March 2019
Gill’s Story: My son’s independence
When George was 17, he went into a tackle during a school rugby trip ...
6 March 2019
March is Free Wills Month
This March, we've partnered with makeawillonline.co.uk to offer free wills to Back Up Supporters ...
28 February 2019
Back Up Champions – Cathy and Ali
We recently had two wonderful supporters organise birthday fundraisers for Back Up. Between them, they ...
25 February 2019
Back Up Champion – Eric Lanlard
Our newest Back Up Champion is the renown Pâtissier Eric Lanlard who is also owner ...
12 February 2019
Busting myths about sex and dating after spinal cord injury
We asked some of the staff here at Back Up to address some common myths ...
6 February 2019
Female experiences with sexuality after spinal cord injury
We recently spoke to Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist, Helen Thrussell, about her research into female ...
6 February 2019
Anna’s story: Learning from others
Anna has a busy life. She is a motivational speaker, does youth work for the ...
6 February 2019
Paula’s Story: Taking on Mount Snowdon
The Snowdon Push is Back Up’s most exhilarating fundraising challenge. It involves teams of ...
22 January 2019
