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.
Back Up Champion – Anita
This month’s Back Up Champion is Anita, who raised an incredible £1027 taking ...
18 May 2021
Celebrating Julie’s 30 years as a Back Up volunteer
Volunteers are a big part of Back Up. We were founded by volunteers and ...
11 May 2021
Jude’s story: Walking after spinal cord injury
Every spinal cord injury is as unique as the person who sustains it, and some ...
5 May 2021
Wellbeing after spinal cord injury
Taking care of your wellbeing after spinal cord injury is vital. Back Up's services are ...
5 May 2021
Lynne’s story: Family mentoring after spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we are here for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. This includes ...
5 May 2021
Spring clean your finances – guest blog from Aspire’s Money Matters service
After spinal cord injury, money may be a worry. Our partner charity Aspire runs a ...
7 April 2021
Jenna’s story – using a Sirus Drive from Wheelchair vehicle
This blog was sponsored by Sirus Automotive. Jenna, 33, from Sligo sustained a C5/6 spinal ...
3 March 2021
Heels for Wheels: An interview with our patron Sophie Morgan
Back Up has recently launched an exciting new campaign – Heels for Wheels! We ...
3 March 2021
Back Up launches new wheelchair skills app
We know it can initially be daunting getting around as a wheelchair user. This is ...
26 February 2021
Will’s story: Power chair skills and independence
After spinal cord injury, one of the hardest parts can be feeling like you’ve lost ...
25 February 2021
