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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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

Employment and spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we’re here to help people affected by spinal cord injury get ...

16 October 2023

The Value of Volunteering after Spinal Cord Injury

When we talk about vocation it can often simply mean returning to work. But ...

16 October 2023

Motability Foundation awards £1.86 million grant to Back Up

Back Up deliver services that build confidence and independence and inspire people affected by spinal ...

12 September 2023

Daniel’s story: Back to school after spinal cord injury

Meet Daniel:Sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2020 A Back Up Lake District ...

11 September 2023