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.

Abigail’s September Update

An update from our CEO, Abigail Lock Reading Yasmin and ...

3 September 2025

Dan’s story: Friendship and adventure after spinal cord injury

Meet Dan: 10 years ago, I fell down an escalator. I didn’t realise it at ...

3 September 2025

Yasmin’s story: Connecting with others after spinal cord injury

Meet Yasmin: I’ve always been active – I loved going to the gym, swimming and ...

3 September 2025

Finding New Roads: Danny’s Ride to Paris

Meet DannyRespiratory Specialist Part of the London to Paris cycle challengeDanny is a doctor ...

26 August 2025

Abigail’s August Update

An update from our CEO, Abigail Lock In April, we launched Limitless Ambition ...

7 August 2025

Maia’s story: Community and support after spinal cord injury

Meet Maia: Studying A-Levels in RE, PE and psychology  Loves ...

6 August 2025

Heidi’s story: Empowerment after spinal cord injury

Meet Heidi:Social media influencer  Model and actress  Taking to ...

4 August 2025

Jolan’s Story: Rebuilding Confidence and Returning to Work

Meet Jolan Previously a maths teacher Attended Back Up's multi-activity course in Devon ...

30 July 2025