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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Kate’s story: Parenting in lockdown
Aside from my general worries about the state of the world right now, as a ...
3 April 2020
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Back Up Champion – Brian Abram
We are delighted to announce this month’s Back Up champion, Brian Abram. You may already ...
27 March 2020
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Emergency coronavirus appeal
Coronavirus has thrown us a curveball. Everyone is having to adapt to a new norm ...
24 March 2020
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@sittingdownstyle: Emma’s story
You may know Emma Birch by her Instagram alias @sittingdownstyle. She’s a stylish influencer ...
4 March 2020
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Daisy’s story: Growing up with an incomplete spinal cord injury
When she was only nine months old, Daisy was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour on ...
4 March 2020
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Climbing Kilimanjaro with a spinal cord injury
A trip of a lifetime ended with a sudden accident for Sophie. Back in 2009 ...
2 March 2020
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Incomplete spinal cord injury explained: Jill and Jacques’ stories
We spoke to two people who have lived with an incomplete spinal cord injury for ...
2 March 2020
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Back Up Star: Tracy
This month’s Back Up star is Tracy, one of our amazing office volunteers.After Tracy sustained ...
25 February 2020
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Taking on a challenge in memory of Tim
Last year, we wrote a tribute to Tim Scott – one of our most ...
5 February 2020