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.

Peter’s story: Mobility and work after spinal cord injury
Meet Peter: Formerly a farmer, now works as a rural business advisor Loves ...
6 March 2024

Lisette’s story: Learning to be adventurous again
Meet Lisette:Lives in North Yorkshire with her family Has three adult children at various ...
6 March 2024

Siby’s story: Staying active with a spinal cord injury through the years
Meet Siby: First used our services back in 1994 Has taken part in ...
7 February 2024

Nancy’s story: The impact of our children and young people’s services.
Meet Nancy: First encountered Back Up when we visited her hospital ward Boosted her ...
7 February 2024

Cath’s story: Family support after spinal cord injury
Meet Cath:Mum of Pete, who sustained a spinal cord injury while mountain biking Is ...
11 January 2024

Remembering Damian Smith
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of one of ...
3 January 2024

Natalie’s story: Volunteering on our ski karting course
At Back Up, we would not be able to provide our vital services without the ...
6 December 2023

Jess’s Story: City Skills
Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. In Jess's case, her accident ...
6 December 2023

Poppy’s story: A Q + A about care and spinal cord injury
At Back Up we understand what it’s like to adapt to big changes as a ...
8 November 2023

Susan and Michael’s story: Live-in care and independence
Meet Susan and Michael Retired and previously worked in media Have two grown-up children ...
8 November 2023