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.
Peter’s story: Mobility and work after spinal cord injury
Meet Peter: Formerly a farmer, now works as a rural business advisor Loves ...
6 March 2024
Lisette’s story: Learning to be adventurous again
Meet Lisette:Lives in North Yorkshire with her family Has three adult children at various ...
6 March 2024
Siby’s story: Staying active with a spinal cord injury through the years
Meet Siby: First used our services back in 1994 Has taken part in ...
7 February 2024
Nancy’s story: The impact of our children and young people’s services.
Meet Nancy: First encountered Back Up when we visited her hospital ward Boosted her ...
7 February 2024
Cath’s story: Family support after spinal cord injury
Meet Cath:Mum of Pete, who sustained a spinal cord injury while mountain biking Is ...
11 January 2024
Remembering Damian Smith
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of one of ...
3 January 2024
Natalie’s story: Volunteering on our ski karting course
At Back Up, we would not be able to provide our vital services without the ...
6 December 2023
Jess’s Story: City Skills
Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. In Jess's case, her accident ...
6 December 2023
Poppy’s story: A Q + A about care and spinal cord injury
At Back Up we understand what it’s like to adapt to big changes as a ...
8 November 2023
Susan and Michael’s story: Live-in care and independence
Meet Susan and Michael Retired and previously worked in media Have two grown-up children ...
8 November 2023
