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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Back Up Champion – Helen

We are delighted to announce this month’s Back Up Champion, Helen, who raised an incredible ...

13 October 2021

Catherine’s story: Confidence, work, and spinal cord injury

No matter your employment goals, Back Up can give you the confidence boost needed to ...

6 October 2021

Callum, who back uo helped return to work after spinal cord injury, outside

Callum’s story: Getting back to work after spinal cord injury

Getting back to work after spinal cord injury has been the end ...

6 October 2021

ParalympicsGB bring home 124 medals

This is the year that the ParalympicsGB team made history. Out of 170 countries, ParalympicsGB won the second highest total ...

6 September 2021

Maisie surrounded by friends at university

Maisie’s story: Going to university with a spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we want to ensure that every child and young person with a ...

1 September 2021

Choosing the right solicitor: Expert insight from Stewarts

This article was sponsored by Stewarts Law. Instructing a personal lawyer after sustaining a spinal cord ...

26 August 2021

alison, who found a community after spinal cord injury thanks to the back up lounge

Alison’s story: Finding a community after spinal cord injury.

Read on for a blog from Alison, who found a supportive community after spinal cord ...

25 August 2021

Yasmin’s story: An active life with an incomplete spinal cord injury

Yasmin was very sporty and active. She loved the gym, swimming, and sports. In January ...

4 August 2021

Liz’s story: Independence with an incomplete spinal cord injury

Not everyone with a spinal cord injury uses a manual wheelchair. Some people can walk ...