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.
Lizzie’s story: Getting back in the saddle
Lizzie was out cycling with her partner four years ago when she was involved in ...
6 September 2016
Rob’s story: Dances with Dogs
I can’t remember being chased by a dog before, but it turns out they’re quite ...
6 September 2016
Jackie’s story: Slipping through the net
On 15th January, 2012, Jackie was settling in for an evening in front of the ...
2 September 2016
Wacky Wednesdays: Working with National Spinal Injuries Centre in Stoke Mandeville
As you’ve no doubt heard, this year is Back Up’s 30th anniversary. It’s a special ...
11 August 2016
Sam’s story: Taking on Parallel London for Back Up
An accident during a rugby match left 10-year-old Samuel - also known as Sam - ...
10 August 2016
Youth City Skills: Promoting young people’s independence
This year, Back Up introduced a new course planned and developed by our Youth Advisors ...
10 August 2016
Harkaran: My experience working with Back Up’s finance team
I’m going to tell you about my two weeks at Back Up for work experience, which ...
10 August 2016
Lucy Duncombe: Volunteering at Back Up’s Youth Advisory Group Weekend
This month of our 30th anniversary year, we are turning the spotlight on the ...
3 August 2016
Dave’s story: Travelling with a spinal cord injury
At the very core of Back Up’s mission is the desire to build confidence and ...
12 July 2016
Katie’s story: Life as a young person with spinal cord injury
Research found that adults with spinal cord injury who were injured in childhood are less ...
27 June 2016
