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.
Back Up Star – Kamari
We’re excited to introduce our young volunteer Kamari as this month’s Back Up Star.After attending ...
4 December 2019
Andrew’s story: Conquering Ben Nevis
Here at Back Up, we’re always looking for exciting new ways to raise funds for ...
3 December 2019
Dan’s story: Supporting family members
Back Up doesn’t just support people with a spinal cord injury. We also provide vital ...
3 December 2019
Laura’s story: Giving up time to be a young volunteer
Laura’s life was suddenly changed at a young age. After being diagnosed with scoliosis she ...
3 December 2019
Tim Scott: A tribute to a wonderful volunteer and friend
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our good friend and ...
14 November 2019
2019 fundraising challenge highlights
This year, we’ve held some fantastic fundraising challenges to raise money for our life-changing ...
13 November 2019
Your contacts could change the world
Charitable trusts play an important role in funding Back Up’s work - allowing us ...
13 November 2019
Melissa & Dom: Living an active life with personal assistants
Melissa and Dom both have a high level spinal cord injury. Although they have had ...
7 November 2019
Our top tips for working with a personal assistant
Having a personal assistant (PA) can help you work, socialise, and travel - but it ...
7 November 2019
Rachael’s Q & A: Working as a personal assistant
The work of a personal assistant can be varied, challenging, and very rewarding. We spoke ...
7 November 2019
