News
Read the latest news stories from Back Up and the world of spinal cord injury.
Jenna’s story – using a Sirus Drive from Wheelchair vehicle
This blog was sponsored by Sirus Automotive. Jenna, 33, from Sligo sustained a C5/6 spinal ...
3 March 2021
Heels for Wheels: An interview with our patron Sophie Morgan
Back Up has recently launched an exciting new campaign – Heels for Wheels! We ...
3 March 2021
Back Up launches new wheelchair skills app
We know it can initially be daunting getting around as a wheelchair user. This is ...
26 February 2021
Will’s story: Power chair skills and independence
After spinal cord injury, one of the hardest parts can be feeling like you’ve lost ...
25 February 2021
Your guide to choosing your wheelchair attachment
This article was sponsored by our Wheelchair panel members – GRX Life, RGK Wheelchairs, Cyclone ...
25 February 2021
A tribute to our former trustee, Matt King OBE
We were devastated to hear the news of former trustee, volunteer and friend of ...
24 February 2021
Back Up Champion – Amersham Rotary Club
We're delighted to announce this month's Back Up Champion, Amersham Rotary Club, who raised an ...
8 February 2021
Spinal cord injury and sex: Common questions answered
After spinal cord injury, sex and intimacy can be a major worry. It can feel ...
3 February 2021
Cerith’s story: supporting people affected by spinal cord injury as a Back Up mentor
We spoke to Cerith, a Back Up volunteer mentor, about how he helps us transform ...
28 January 2021
Introducing “What Next?” – a course for people who have newly sustained a spinal cord injury.
We are pleased to announce "What Next?" - an entirely online Back Up course ...
8 January 2021
