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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![Photo of CEO Sarah Bryan](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Sarah-CEO-580x409.jpg)
![Kevin, one of our young volunteers, giving a talk on spinal cord injury at his school](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Back-Up-Kevin-School-30-580x409.jpg)
Education inclusion: Our top tips
Every child and young person has the right to be included in their education. That’s ...
7 August 2019
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Dan’s story: Trying a new challenge
A tumour on Dan’s spine led to a T4 complete spinal cord injury, which left ...
7 August 2019
![Clair, a spinal cord injured mum, holding her baby on her lap in a snowy field](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-85-580x409.png)
Clair’s story: Becoming a mum after spinal cord injury
Being a mother is never easy. Sleepless nights and anxieties are very common, but a ...
7 August 2019
![Holly, someone with a spinal cord injury who can walk without aids, sitting in a field with a dog](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-83-580x409.png)
Holly’s story: Going back to university
When Holly was 28, she was struggling with her mental health which led to her ...
7 August 2019
![Someone pouring water over Rochelle after she finished her race](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rochelle-2-580x409.jpg)
Back Up Champion – Rochelle Bell
We’re proud to introduce Rochelle, our most recent Back Up champion. Rochelle ran the ...
19 July 2019
![Jenny, taking a walk through some woodland](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Back-Up-Jenny-24-580x409.jpg)
My top tips for people with a spinal cord injury who can walk
My name is Jenny, and I have a spinal cord injury and can walk. I ...
11 July 2019
![Chris being shown by Tina how to use his car adaptations to drive independently](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/tina-and-chris-Photo-580x409.jpg)
Your guide to car adaptations and vehicle conversions
This article was sponsored by Sirus Automotive. If you have sustained a spinal cord injury and ...
9 July 2019
![Young person with a spinal cord injury on one of our multi-activity courses](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/66811d3d-a77b-4049-a098-457b3dc561db-580x409.jpg)
Back Up secure funding to pilot NHS care pathway for children and young people
In April 2019, Back Up were delighted to secure funding from Stewart Investors to support ...
9 July 2019
![Peter, who has a spinal cord injury but can walk, climbing a rock face](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/p1-580x359.png)
Peter’s story: Climbing for Back Up
You don’t need to stay in the UK to take on a fundraising challenge for ...
3 July 2019