Latest news and blogs

Read the latest news from Back Up to find out what we’re up to across the country. We also have a dedicated blog with amazing stories from people of all ages with a spinal cord injury and their families, as well as the volunteers, staff, professionals and fundraisers who support them.

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Grace’s story: Volunteering as a trustee

Back Up was founded by volunteers, and they remain at the heart of all ...

18 December 2024

Cath’s story: Family volunteering after spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we keep volunteers at our heart. We were founded by volunteers, and ...

3 December 2024

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Five: Travelling by Plane

Episode Five: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan In this ...

2 December 2024

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Four: Driving after a spinal cord injury

Episode Four: Driving after a spinal cord injury with Hannah and Darren BucysIn this episode ...

25 November 2024

Richard’s Story: Climbing Kilimanjaro for Back Up

We'd like to say a big thank you to Richard for completing a massive ...

19 November 2024

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Three: Travelling by Wheelchair

Episode Three: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Wheelchair with Pete DonnellyIn this episode ...

18 November 2024

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Two: Travelling by Public Transport

Episode Two: Travelling by Public Transport with a Spinal Cord Injury with Merryn ThomasIn this ...

11 November 2024

Rob’s story: Care, travel, and helping others

Meet Rob:Travels frequently for work and for fun Works as a lawyer Enjoys hobbies ...

7 November 2024

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode One: Travelling by Train

Episode One: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Train with George Robinson In this episode ...

4 November 2024

Back Up launches podcast to empower people with spinal cord injuries to travel confidently

Back Up launches Back Up and Thriving - an accessible travel podcast.Through honest conversations, unexpected ...