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

In the Cloud: A retrospective

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Finding the right PA or care support is important. We can help you find the right support for your needs, to enable you to live the life you want to 👇 https://t.co/bli5jXGe70

- January 24, 2021

"Mentoring made me understand so much about my injury. I was the only person on my ward with a spinal cord injury, I was mainly with stroke and brain injury patients, so mentoring made me realise there are other people like me out there." https://t.co/KN3wEDofbY

- January 24, 2021