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 Hannah with her PAs - the featured image of her story about verbal independence

Hannah’s story: Verbal Independence

Hannah’s life changed completely when she was just fifteen years old. One day, she had ...

1 May 2019

A photo of John standing on a ramp, and one of him handcycling in the countryside - featured image from his Independence over time story

John’s story: Independence over time

When John was twenty years old, he sustained a C5 spinal cord injury in a ...

1 May 2019

Russ’s story: Hand cycling to Paris

Russ knows first-hand how our services help people affected by spinal cord injury get the ...

3 April 2019

Caroline stands using her crutches with some friends

Caroline’s Story: Finding the right balance

Spinal cord injury doesn’t just occur through accidents. In Caroline’s case, she had a sudden ...

3 April 2019

Kylie taking part in some adaptive water skiing

Kylie’s Story: Keeping sporty after spinal cord injury

Before her injury, Kylie was really into sport and keeping active. She played football, ...

3 April 2019

An image for our bladder and

Taking care of your bladder and bowels: An expert’s top tips

Please note, Back Up are not medical professionals. We are just sharing information from a ...

2 April 2019

Lisa and her finishers medal at the Brighton half marathon

Back Up Champion – Lisa Collins

In July 2017, Lisa was enjoying the sun in her friend’s garden. The friend had ...

29 March 2019

Kevin, a young spinal cord injured person, posing for a group photo with the Back Up staff during his work experience week

Kevin’s work experience at Back Up

Kevin, one of our young volunteers, spent a week at Back Up for his Year ...

28 March 2019

Members of the Irwin Mitchell Serious Injury team holding up a big cheque for the £282.76 they raised for Back Up

Back Up Champion – Irwin Mitchell Serious Injury Team

This month's Back Up champion is a team of loyal supporters - the Irwin Mitchell ...

12 March 2019

A close-up photo of a Back Up wheelchair skill trainer's chair

Spinal cord injury paralyses someone every four hours, new estimates reveal

• New data estimates that 2,500 people are injured or diagnosed with a spinal cord ...

11 March 2019