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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Amelia’s story: ‘My crutches have been my lifeline and enabled me to live my best life!’

Taking on the Spinal Circuit challenge in March 2022 came just at ...

17 February 2022

Regularly walking: the benefits for those with and without a spinal cord injury

With our Spinal Circuit challenge coming up in March 2022, we spoke to specialist ...

10 February 2022

Kath’s Story: ‘I felt empowered’ after the Spinal Circuit challenge

Read on to discover how Kath took part in our Spinal Circuit ...

3 February 2022

Reece’s story: ‘It was great to get out there again and meet new people’

Read on to discover how our Multi Activity Course introduced Reece to ...

2 February 2022

2 SCI Chefs Tony and Jon smiling

2SCICHEFS: Finding friendship and following your passion after spinal cord injury

Read on for a Q&A with Tony and Jon, who started the social media community ...

2 February 2022

Stephen looking at climbing wall

Stephen’s Story: Finding empathy and understanding in the spinal cord injury community

Read on for Stephen’s story, featured in our 2021 impact report, ...

26 January 2022

Group of 10 course participants together in the sunshine

Our life changing courses are back for 2022!

Wanting to boost your confidence and independence after a spinal cord injury? Well, our life-changing ...

14 January 2022

Hayley smiling with a sunflower field behind her

Hayley’s story: Connecting with others in similar situations

Read on for Hayley’s story, featured in our 2021 impact report, ...

12 January 2022

Will’s Story: ‘Volunteering gives me purpose’

Read on for Will’s story, featured in our 2021 impact report. Find ...

24 December 2021

Sarah living life confidently after spinal cord injury

Sarah’s Story: Living confidently after a spinal cord injury

Read on for Sarah’s story, featured in our 2021 impact report. After ...

24 December 2021