The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast
Welcome to a new podcast from Back Up, the spinal cord injury charity. We inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
Back Up and Thriving is an accessible travel podcast about travelling via different forms of transport with a spinal cord injury hosted by our Head of Services Sophie Elwes, who sustained a SCI herself in 2011. She interviews a range of guests, all of whom have a spinal cord injury themselves and have experienced Back Up's life-changing services.
The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast
Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Train with George Robinson
In this episode of the The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, actor George Robinson discusses his journey following a spinal cord injury sustained during a rugby trip in South Africa.
He shares his experiences in the hospital and his involvement with Back Up, a pivotal support system during his recovery. George details his acting career, including his role as Isaac in 'Sex Education.' He reflects on the challenges and strategies of traveling with a disability, emphasising the importance of self-advocacy, preparation, and embracing life's unpredictabilities. The episode culminates with George's favourite travel memories and practical tips for living well with a spinal cord injury.
Episode Highlights:
01:05 George Robinson's Injury and Recovery Journey
05:27 Acting Career and Sex Education
08:57 Navigating Train Travel with a Disability
29:27 Dealing with Travel Setbacks
32:59 Top Travel Memories
35:48 Living Well with a Spinal Cord Injury
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This episode was hosted by Sophie Elwes, Head of Services at Back Up and produced by Lucy Lucraft.
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