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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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Life with spinal cord injury

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CEO Update

Your guide to car adaptations and vehicle conversions

Back Up secure funding to pilot NHS care pathway for children and young people

Back Up welcomes a new chair of trustees

Twitter

“I’m not inspirational – I’m just doing what millions of other women do as well!”https://t.co/StrsVB8iqF

- August 23, 2019

Andrew Eastcroft, who is taking on the #BenNevisPush to raise funds for us, spoke to @Glasgow_Live about what inspi… https://t.co/zPI6LPQ8pG

- August 23, 2019

Blog

Education inclusion: Our top tips

Dan’s story: Trying a new challenge

Clair’s story: Becoming a mum after spinal cord injury

Holly’s story: Going back to university

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

590

people were trained in wheelchair skills for daily life

727

people were supported by telephone on topics like work and relationships

146

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