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.

We are the only charity in the UK with dedicated services for children and young people with a spinal cord injury.

Donate today to our emergency coronavirus appeal. We need your help to keep vital projects alive to support people affected by spinal cord injury.

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Introducing “What Next?” – a course for people who have newly sustained a spinal cord injury.

Back Up impact report 2020: Lorraine’s story

Paralympian Sophie Carrigill becomes a Back Up patron

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Fancy taking on a New Year’s challenge? Despite the restrictions, there are lots of things you can safely do to challenge yourself and raise money for Back Up. If you’ve got an idea for a DIY challenge, get in touch with sophiec@backuptrust.org.uk. https://t.co/7GxPS4C7El

- January 17, 2021

"I learned I may never walk unaided again. At this point my mentality was to do my upmost to live in this new situation." Discover how we helped Remmond learn to live well after sustaining a life-changing spinal cord injury. https://t.co/KN3wEDofbY

- January 17, 2021