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Read the latest news stories from Back Up and the world of spinal cord injury.
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Pia’s story: Fatigue, adaptations, and self-care after spinal cord injury
Meet Pia:Studying Economics and Management at King's Rediscovered her active lifestyle ...
13 July 2023
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Nicky’s story: Making a difference as a volunteer
Meet Nicky: Married to David, who has a high level spinal cord injury...
8 June 2023
![Jenny visiting a Beach using an adapted wheelchair](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Untitled-Design-5-580x409.png)
Jenny’s story: Keeping positive after spinal cord injury
Meet Jenny: Worked at a skin care company for 16 years prior to retiring...
8 June 2023
![Tina, who back up helped with independence after spinal cord injury, riding a horse on one of our multi activity courses](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-Design-2-580x409.png)
Tina’s story: Back in the saddle
Meet Tina: Sustained her spinal cord injury through Cauda Equina syndrome ...
9 May 2023
![A wheelchair user by the coast - back up was there to help her get back to work after spinal cord injury](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-Design-580x409.png)
Julie’s story: Getting independent and back to work
Meet Julie: Formerly worked with the police before sustaining her spinal cord ...
9 May 2023
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Clare’s story: Wellness and spinal cord injury
Meet Clare: Originally from America, now based in Wales Previously worked ...
6 April 2023
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Joe’s story: Back to Work Careers Fair
Meet Joe: Sustained a spinal cord injury while working as a riding instructor ...
6 April 2023
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George’s story: Discovering what is possible
Meet George: Built his career as a microbiologist Retired with his wife ...
8 March 2023
![Sophie posing for a photo with her husband Kay who sustained a spinal cord injury in lockdown](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2023-03-08T103752.620-580x409.png)
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 and Gavin, a couple who learned to navigate their relationship after spinal cord injury](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-66-1-580x409.png)
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