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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Luke is wearing black sunglasses and sitting in front of a lake, he is smiling and looking at the camera

Luke’s story: Gaining the confidence to live independently at university with a spinal cord injury

Luke, a 21-year-old “computer nerd” was born with spina bifida, which causes symptoms similar to ...

26 August 2022

Samuel is smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a black cap and top

Sam’s story: Chasing my dreams and combining my greatest passions

Twenty-four-year-old Sam sustained his spinal cord injury five years ago. “I was 19 years ...

26 August 2022

#NoLimits London to Paris 2022 Highlights

Challenging perceptions. Pushing boundaries. Achieving together. These are the values which underpin the #NoLimits cycling ...

4 August 2022

Liz sitting on her wheelchair in her home. She is smiling and looking at the camera

Liz’s story: Finding light at the end of the tunnel

After Syringomyelia caused Liz to sustain a spinal cord injury, she had an operation ...

1 August 2022

Ray’s story: Back Up’s spinal cord injury support groups mean I’m no longer on my own

After 39 years together, full-time jobs and bringing up three children, Ray and his wife ...

1 August 2022

Claire is sitting with her sit-ski instructor in the prep room. They are both smiling

Para-triathlete, Claire Danson, becomes a Back Up Patron

Claire Danson, Para-triathlete and former European Triathlon champion, has become a Back Up patron.After sustaining ...

21 July 2022

#NoLimits London to Paris Challenge: Meet our handcycling team!

From 21st to 23rd July 2022, 36 cyclists, including five handcyclists, will ride over 300 ...

19 July 2022

Abigail’s story: How Back Up courses have impacted my mum – and me!

Full-time student Abigail came across Back Up through her mum, Charlotte, who has a spinal ...

4 July 2022

Charlotte’s story: Re-learning how to access the world through the Back Up community

Four years ago, Charlotte had a hectic, busy life. She’s a mum of six children, ...