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.


Alex’s story: Finding my first job

I’ve never had a job before.I was in formal education until 2014 when I graduated ...

26 May 2017

Wheelchair dance sport is for everyone

We recently spoke to Elaine Ball, a wheelchair dance sport instructor from ...

4 May 2017

Gillian’s story: Broken but not out

An accident changed the life of Gillian Fowler, founder of charity ...

2 May 2017

Healthy life with a high level spinal cord injury

We spoke to five people with a high level spinal cord injury about their experiences and ...

2 May 2017

Ella’s Story: My first 5K

I didn’t agree to the Supernova lightly, as the idea of pushing 5k felt like ...

2 May 2017

Mother and daughter on a Back Up course

Back Up launches Family Outreach & Support Coordinator role

We’re thrilled to announce that Andrew Dickinson has taken over a new role at Back ...

10 April 2017

Volunteering at Back Up | How can you get involved?

We believe that all of our team of over 400 volunteers make a unique and ...

3 April 2017

Andreea’s Q & A: Volunteering as a corporate buddy

How did you first become involved with Back Up?In November 2015, I received an email ...

3 April 2017

Richard’s Story | Giving people a new lease of life

Richard, aged 64, is a long standing volunteer power chair trainer ...

3 April 2017

Hugo’s story: Running For My Sister

Some people are clearly born runners; their long legs bound gracefully over concrete, one long ...

2 March 2017