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At Back Up, we want to ensure that every child and young person with a spinal cord injury is fully included in their education. Maisie, 21, is currently studying at university for a degree in Fine Art – and it was our education inclusion service which showed her that going to higher education after spinal […]

Understanding Spinal Cord Injury It is important to understand the medical requirements of those who have spinal cord injuries, but it is equally crucial to recognise that each person will be affected individually and have unique physical, social, emotional and academic requirements dependent on their situation. There are an estimated 50,000 people in the UK living […]

Health considerations after spinal cord injury   It is important to understand the medical requirements of those who have spinal cord injuries, but it is equally crucial to recognise that each person will be affected  individually and have unique physical, social, emotional and academic requirements dependent on their situation. There are an estimated 50,000 people […]

Read on for a blog from Alison, who found a supportive community after spinal cord injury at our Back Up Lounge. “21 years ago, I had a spinal stroke. This is when a blood clot happens, and lodges in your spinal cord. This damaged my spinal cord at S1, resulting in an incomplete spinal cord […]

Yasmin was very sporty and active. She loved the gym, swimming, and sports. In January of 2018, she sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury. While free climbing on a climbing wall, she fell and damaged her spinal cord at the T12 – L3 level. Yasmin’s injury caused significant impacts to her life. “I constantly feel […]

Incomplete spinal cord injury Please note: This resource is based on our previous research, as well as our team’s personal experiences living with an incomplete spinal cord injury. If you have any medical queries, please consult your GP or spinal centre. Spinal cord injury is overwhelming. After you or a loved one sustains an injury, […]

Not everyone with a spinal cord injury uses a manual wheelchair. Some people can walk with or without aids, and some may use a wheelchair for long journeys. In Liz’s case, she uses both in order to live an independent life. This is because she has an incomplete spinal cord injury. In 2017, Liz sustained […]

We recently partnered with Network Rail and Transpennine Express to create a series of videos about the different assistance options available on the UK rail network. They have also written us this blog, giving some more information about train travel after spinal cord injury. Read on to learn more. As lockdown restrictions lift, many of […]

After spinal cord injury, you may be keen to travel once again. It may take a bit more planning and preparation, but travelling is not impossible. Whether you want to see the world or plan a staycation, Back Up is here to help with top tips and real-life advice. We spoke to Sue, whose husband […]

Spinal cord injury can affect every part of your life. Some things may feel more difficult, such as travel after spinal cord injury – but Back Up is here to give you the confidence to live life to the full again. Ian sustained his spinal cord injury in a road traffic accident. Prior to his […]