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.

Julie’s story: Getting independent and back to work

Meet Julie: Formerly worked with the police before sustaining her spinal cord ...

9 May 2023

Clare’s story: Wellness and spinal cord injury 

Meet Clare:  Originally from America, now based in Wales  Previously worked ...

6 April 2023

Joe’s story: Back to Work Careers Fair

Meet Joe: Sustained a spinal cord injury while working as a riding instructor  ...

6 April 2023

George’s story: Discovering what is possible

Meet George:  Built his career as a microbiologist   Retired with his wife ...

8 March 2023

Sophie’s story: Finding a community during lockdown

Meet Sophie:Loves tennis Co-owns an IT company with her husband Kay Enjoys travelling whenever ...

8 March 2023

Alice’s story: Talking about relationships and spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we’re very proud to support a diverse community of people affected by ...

8 February 2023

Noah’s story: Dating with a spinal cord injury

Our mentoring team was there to help Noah overcome some of the struggles of ...

8 February 2023

Jess’ story: “Now I’m confident I can go anywhere in my wheelchair”

Twenty-seven-year-old Jess lives in London with a housemate. She’s a doctor and teaches clinical ...

10 January 2023

Will’s story: Living confidently with a spinal cord injury

Beaming with optimism, 28-year-old Will reflects on his life so far - and ...

9 January 2023

Peter and family’s story: “Back Up is more than just a charity”

When Peter sustained his spinal cord injury in 2018, when he was just eight years ...

8 December 2022