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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Life with spinal cord injury

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News

Back Up Champions – Alan and Sandra

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

Twitter

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- February 26, 2020

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- February 26, 2020

Blog

Back Up Star: Tracy

Back Up Champions – Alan and Sandra

Taking on a challenge in memory of Tim

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

Our impact in 2018/19

Read more and download our latest impact report

146

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

727

people were supported by telephone on topics like work and relationships

100%

of our residential course participants achieved their personal aims

young people were supported to be included in their education