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.


Paul, out for a walk on his spinal circuit challenge

Paul’s story: Walking the Spinal Circuit

In these tricky times, we are more thankful than ever for the support of our ...

6 May 2020

Hannah, a 17 year old with a spinal cord injury, told us about how she is keeping kmotivated during the coronavirus school closures

Keeping motivated during school closures

For young people with a spinal cord injury, this is a tricky time. School ...

30 April 2020

Due to the ongoing situation, we are operating with a reduced workforce and are re-prioritising resources. We have taken the decision to close the online shop at the end of April. The shop will reopen - we just can't say when yet.

Third Sector names Back Up one of the 10 best charities to work for

We’re thrilled to announce that Third Sector has named us one of the 10 best ...

21 April 2020

Luke and Pete

Pete’s story: a family member’s mental health is important too

Spinal cord injury affects the lives of everyone around the injured individual. Pete knows this ...

8 April 2020

Kate and Jasper wearing sunglasses

Kate’s story: Parenting in lockdown

Aside from my general worries about the state of the world right now, as a ...

3 April 2020

Back Up Champion – Brian Abram

We are delighted to announce this month’s Back Up champion, Brian Abram. You may already ...

27 March 2020

Family outside. Help us help others like these during the coronavirus crisis

Emergency coronavirus appeal

Coronavirus has thrown us a curveball. Everyone is having to adapt to a new norm ...

24 March 2020

Emma @Sittingdownstyle, a wheelchair user model, posing for a photo in the sun

@sittingdownstyle: Emma’s story

You may know Emma Birch by her Instagram alias @sittingdownstyle. She’s a stylish influencer ...

4 March 2020

Daisy, a young person with an incomplete spinal cord injury who uses both a walking stick and a wheelchair to get around

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

Sophie while climbing Kilimanjaro with a spinal cord injury

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