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Every four hours, someone in the UK is permanently paralysed. At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.

We’re here to help you move forward in your life, regardless of your age, level of injury – or whether you walk or use a wheelchair.

We know that spinal cord injury affects the whole family, and that’s why we support family members too.

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Back Up Champions – Alan and Sandra

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Back Up Champion – Brian Abram

@sittingdownstyle: Emma’s story

Daisy’s story: Growing up with an incomplete spinal cord injury

Climbing Kilimanjaro with a spinal cord injury

Our impact in 2018/19

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young people were supported to be included in their education

590

people were trained in wheelchair skills for daily life

people received training to tackle obstacles outside the hospital

94%

of mentees increased in at least three positive coping strategies