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 1805 to speak to our communications team. Alternatively email media@backuptrust.org.uk. We monitor these inboxes both in and out of hours.


Alistair’s story: Moving forwards after spinal cord injury

Meet Alistair: Lives in Lancashire  Retired veterinary surgeon  ...

2 March 2026

Irene’s story: New possibilities after spinal cord injury

Meet Irene: Enjoys swimming and basketball  Spends lots of time ...

2 March 2026

“Being there from the beginning”, Barbara Broccoli CBE on 40 years of Back Up 

Barbara Broccoli CBE is one of the entertainment industry’s most successful producers, particularly renowned for ...

4 February 2026

Harriet’s story: Rebuilding independence after spinal cord injury

Meet Harriet: Lives in Cambridgeshire  Represented Team GB in archery ...

3 February 2026

Kathy’s story: Overcoming challenges after spinal cord injury

Meet Kathy: Loves basketball, rugby and tennis  Has a black ...

3 February 2026

The Story Behind Back Up’s Brand Update

When developing our Limitless Ambition to Transform Lives 2025–2030 strategy, ...

28 January 2026

Jess stock one of the founders of Back up

From a spark of an idea to Back Up: Jess Stock on helping build a legacy 

As part of Back Up's 40th Birthday, we’re celebrating the people whose ideas, energy ...

7 January 2026

Mike Nemesvary Backup Founder

From injury to impact, Founder Mike Nemesvary on 40 years of Back Up

Founder Mike Nemesvary on spinal cord injury, independence, and the movement that has helped transform ...

7 January 2026

Bethany’s story: Regaining independence with the support of Back Up

Meet Bethany: Author, poet and disability activist  Lives in Monmouthshire, ...

7 January 2026

Richard’s story: Rediscovering confidence after spinal cord injury

Meet Richard:Father of two Lecturer at the University of Southampton World record holding fundraiser ...

7 January 2026