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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Choosing an agency to provide your personal assistants

CEO Update: Abigail Lock to start in February

Leading spinal cord injury charities unite to call for urgent action on care

Back Up Star – Kamari

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Today marks #NationalHugDay 🧡 be sure to reach out and give a loved one a big hug. Did you know we support everyo… https://t.co/mSPCeR4AcY

- January 21, 2020

RT @Enabletherapy: 'Once you have the right infrastructure in place, living independently with a spinal cord injury can be quite simple.'…

- January 21, 2020

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Sex Education Season 2’s George Robinson talks about acting, intimacy, and spinal cord injury

This is Spinal Crap: Podcasting after spinal cord injury

Adrian’s story: The Manchester Marathon

Andrew’s story: Conquering Ben Nevis

Our impact in 2018/19

Read more and download our latest impact report

1,551

people affected by spinal cord injury were supported by Back Up

146

people were matched with a mentor to help them make positive changes

young people were supported to be included in their education

590

people were trained in wheelchair skills for daily life