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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Andrew smiling after his marathon and with friends

Andrew’s story: Defining my independence

In 2011, Andrew was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained a T10 level spinal ...

2 May 2018

Maisie and her mother Michelle smiling at a festival

Maisie and Michelle’s story: Parenting and spinal cord injury

In 2015, Maisie was sitting in a school assembly when she felt a sudden pain ...

2 May 2018

Sam, Sarah and Andrew smiling while wearing their SCI Tri Challenge t-shirts

The SCI Tri Challenge story

Life changed for the Dickinson family when they were involved in a car accident in ...

5 April 2018

Mark and Fiona both smiling at the camera

Mark and Fiona’s story: Regaining mobility

MarkIn 2013, Mark was doing some gardening when he fell out of a tree and ...

5 April 2018

Some of our staff members exercising and staying active

Staying healthy with a high-level injury

For many people, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a key part of our daily lives. ...

5 April 2018

Leave a Legacy to Back Up

You and I have something in common. We are both connected to Back Up, a wonderful ...

27 March 2018

Photo of Katy about try out some wheelchair tricks

Anna Davies Q&A: New CBBC drama Katy

CBBC recently aired the first episode of Katy, a new adaptation of a Dame Jacqueline Wilson ...

15 March 2018

Nikki and a companion on the ski karting course in Sweden

Nikki’s story: Beyond my comfort zone

Before my accident, I was active. I liked to do a lot of canoeing and ...

7 March 2018

Penny and her husband George taking a stroll outside

Penny’s story: Reaching new heights

In 2011, Penny was on holiday in Snowdonia with her husband George when they were ...

7 March 2018

Danny Turnbull and his team during London to Paris 2012

London to Paris: The story

In 2012, our trustee Danny Turnbull decided to take on the HotChillee London to ...

8 February 2018