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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Celebrating our volunteers at Back Up Ball
With only five weeks to go until our Heroes and Villains Ball, the Back ...
23 October 2017

Boost for Back Up mentoring
Back Up’s mentoring programme is now in its 11th year and we’re delighted to have ...
13 October 2017

Tony’s story: I’m looking forward to life
In 2013, Tony was enjoying life. He had his own flat, an active lifestyle and ...
4 October 2017

Mentoring and positive mental health
World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, 2017, and we’d like to share ...
4 October 2017

Rachel’s story: A new outlook
In late 2015, Rachel was involved in a road traffic accident in Ireland and, as ...
4 October 2017

Volunteer Spotlight – Bethany Francis
We are thrilled to highlight Bethany’s achievements as a young volunteer this month. Bethany is ...
3 October 2017

Grand Prize Draw winners chosen
The Grand Prize Draw came to a close yesterday, having raised well over £6000 for ...
14 September 2017

Mariam’s Q & A: Opening my world
Our Front Row event has raised over £150,000 since it started 5 years ago. ...
6 September 2017

Lisa’s story: I’m still me
Lisa, 45, is one of our team of exceptional mentors who uses her personal experience ...
6 September 2017

World Spinal Cord Injury Day | Joe’s story
For World Spinal Cord Injury Day this year, we're proposing a theme of #YesWeCan to ...
5 September 2017