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.
Andy’s story: Getting my company involved
After a diving accident in 1996, Andy’s life changed dramatically when he sustained a spinal ...
2 November 2017
Back Up’s commitment to employment
At Back Up, we are dedicated to supporting people to get the most out of ...
1 November 2017
Ozey’s story: Understanding my skills
After a motorbike accident in 2014 left Ozey with an incomplete spinal cord injury, he ...
1 November 2017
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
