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.

For media enquiries, comment and interviews, please call 020 8875 6773 to speak to our communications team. Alternatively email media@backuptrust.org.uk. We monitor these inboxes both in and out of hours.


Anita on a mountainside. Anita recently did our Spinal Circuit challenge.

Back Up Champion – Anita

This month’s Back Up Champion is Anita, who raised an incredible £1027 taking ...

18 May 2021

Julie, who has been a Back Up volunteer ofr 30 years, pushing up a street

Celebrating Julie’s 30 years as a Back Up volunteer

Volunteers are a big part of Back Up. We were founded by volunteers and ...

11 May 2021

Jude’s story: Walking after spinal cord injury

Every spinal cord injury is as unique as the person who sustains it, and some ...

5 May 2021

A couple who we helped with their wellbeing after spinal cord injury

Wellbeing after spinal cord injury

Taking care of your wellbeing after spinal cord injury is vital. Back Up's services are ...

5 May 2021

Lynne, who we helped with family mentoring after spinal cord injury

Lynne’s story: Family mentoring after spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we are here for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. This includes ...

5 May 2021

A family where one of the parents has a spinal cord injury. Read on for a guide to spring cleaning your finances from Aspire's Money Matters service

Spring clean your finances – guest blog from Aspire’s Money Matters service

After spinal cord injury, money may be a worry. Our partner charity Aspire runs a ...

7 April 2021

Jenna, who uses a Sirus Automotive WAV to live independently

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

Our patron and founder of Heels for Wheels, Sophie Morgan

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

one of our trainers who provided content for our wheelchair skills app

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, one of our power chair skill trainers

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