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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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 ...
4 November 2024
The October Club raises vital funds for Back Up
The October Club's annual charitable gala, held last night at The Savoy, marked a ...
17 October 2024
Charlotte’s story – staying connected
In 2015, my brother and sister were in a car accident. My sister passed away, ...
25 September 2024
Iwan’s story – living confidently
While travelling to work one morning, I was in a car crash, and sustained a ...
25 September 2024
Julie’s story – getting my confidence back
Sustaining my injury frightened the life out of me. I got up one night to ...
25 September 2024
