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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Shelley, who has a spinal cord injury. Read on to learn how we helped her this spinal cord injury awareness day 2021

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2021: Shelley’s story

This Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, we spoke to Shelley, one of our volunteers. She ...

20 May 2021

Emma, a wheelchair user. This spinal cord injury awareness day, learn how our app helped her

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2021: Emma’s story

Back Up worked with Cognizant to develop a wheelchair skills training app to reach ...

20 May 2021

A participant abseiling on one of our Back Up courses

Back Up courses are set to return this summer

We are thrilled to announce that Back Up courses are returning this summer! Over the past ...

19 May 2021

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