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.
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
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
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’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
Travelling with a high level injury: An interview with Matt Hampson
If you’ve been affected by spinal cord injury, you may know the story of Matt ...
3 July 2019
Jack’s story: Buddying on the Next Steps course
A buddy is a volunteer who comes along to make sure everyone gets the best ...
5 June 2019
Bethany’s story: Being a young mentor
Back Up is the only charity in the UK with dedicated services for young people ...
5 June 2019
Our fantastic fundraising volunteers
Our volunteers don’t just help deliver our vital services, they also do a fantastic job ...
5 June 2019
Back Up welcomes a new chair of trustees
We’re delighted to announce that Jo Wright will be taking over as our Chair of ...
5 June 2019
Our volunteering quiz
Here at Back Up, there are plenty of ways you can help us by volunteering ...
5 June 2019
