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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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
Top tips for travelling after spinal cord injury
Pedro shared with us some of the top travel tips he has learned ...
3 August 2023
Pedro’s story: Travel and spinal cord injury
Meet Pedro: Originally from Portugal Has lived and worked in the UK for 18 years ...
3 August 2023
Pia’s story: Fatigue, adaptations, and self-care after spinal cord injury
Meet Pia:Studying Economics and Management at King's Rediscovered her active lifestyle ...
13 July 2023
Nicky’s story: Making a difference as a volunteer
Meet Nicky: Married to David, who has a high level spinal cord injury...
8 June 2023
