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.

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

Your guide to choosing your wheelchair attachment

This article was sponsored by our Wheelchair panel members – GRX Life, RGK Wheelchairs, Cyclone ...

25 February 2021

A tribute to our former trustee, Matt King OBE

We were devastated to hear the news of former trustee, volunteer and friend of ...

24 February 2021

Amersham Rotary Club raised an amazing £3000 for our vital services.

Back Up Champion – Amersham Rotary Club

We're delighted to announce this month's Back Up Champion, Amersham Rotary Club, who raised an ...

8 February 2021

Michelle, an expert in spinal cord injury and sex, back wheel balancing.

Spinal cord injury and sex: Common questions answered

After spinal cord injury, sex and intimacy can be a major worry. It can feel ...

3 February 2021

Cerith, a volunteer mentor, with his son

Cerith’s story: supporting people affected by spinal cord injury as a Back Up mentor

We spoke to Cerith, a Back Up volunteer mentor, about how he helps us transform ...

28 January 2021

a wheelchair user practicing a back wheel balance. "What Next?" can help you live well after spinal cord injury.

Introducing “What Next?” – a course for people who have newly sustained a spinal cord injury.

We are pleased to announce "What Next?" - an entirely online Back Up course ...

8 January 2021

Shirley’s story: Crafting for Back Up

Read on for a blog from Shirley, who is selling her crafting projects to ...

5 January 2021