Rediscover a zest for life
"It was good to talk about things - give and receive advice and share experiences. I came back more motivated to do things for myself and get my life organised." Beth, injured at C5, ski course participant, 2011.
All our courses aim to increase confidence, motivation and independence in a supportive environment. Back Up courses are for people of all ages, backgrounds and all levels of injury.
If you want to make changes in your life, whether by meeting new people, learning new skills, adopting a different lifestyle, or developing a more positive outlook about the future, then we have a course to suit you.
Which course is right for you?All our courses provide the perfect introduction to managing away from home, and boosting your confidence in getting around independently.The type of course you are interested in will depend on your interests and what you are hoping to achieve. Our programme includes water skiing, snow skiing, multi-activity and drama.
Our new Wheelchair Skills Plus course is for people that are keen to focus on their wheelchair skills and is available to both manual and power wheelchair users. This course will also look at developing other skills to help make every day life easier to manage.
The popular City Challenge courses, which are based in Edinburgh and Belfast, consist of cultural and social activities as well as the opportunity to develop wheelchair skills and confidence in getting around using public transport.
If you are considering your employment or career options, then our Back Up to Work course is perfect for you.
Our courses cater for everyone
Adults of all ages are very welcome, and do participate in all of our courses. Our new multi activity course, especially for the over 40s, might be for you if you prefer to be with others in a similar age group and prefer a slightly gentler pace than our other courses.
Give us a call...to chat through the options – we can support you to work out which course might suit you best. Our course places are popular and places are limited, so we do give priority to people who haven’t been on a course before, or who have the most potential to benefit from the course. If you are applying for second course with us, please give us a call to discuss what you are hoping to achieve.
- 100% of respondents from 2010/11 courses would recommend Back Up to a friend
- 100% of course participants achieved their personal aims in 2010/11
We do ask participants to make a contribution towards the cost of their course space if possible. Please give us a call to chat about this, we never turn anyone away from a course due to lack of funds.
If you have a question about how the courses work, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page
Download an application form here (Spinal cord injured participants wishing to apply for courses in 2012). Due to huge demand, we are now only taking reserve applications for the 2012 Skiing Courses.
Check out our calendar of courses here.
Click here if you are interested in volunteering on a Back Up course.
For further information email the team or give them a call on 020 8875 1805