News

Read the latest news stories from Back Up and the world of spinal cord injury.

Cath’s story: Family support after spinal cord injury

Meet Cath:Mum of Pete, who sustained a spinal cord injury while mountain biking Is ...

Remembering Damian Smith

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the sudden passing of one of ...

Natalie’s story: Volunteering on our ski karting course

At Back Up, we would not be able to provide our vital services without the ...

Jess’s Story: City Skills

Spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. In Jess's case, her accident ...

Poppy’s story: A Q + A about care and spinal cord injury

At Back Up we understand what it’s like to adapt to big changes as a ...

Susan and Michael’s story: Live-in care and independence

Meet Susan and Michael Retired and previously worked in media Have two grown-up children ...

Employment and spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we’re here to help people affected by spinal cord injury get ...

The Value of Volunteering after Spinal Cord Injury

When we talk about vocation it can often simply mean returning to work. But ...

Motability Foundation awards £1.86 million grant to Back Up

Back Up deliver services that build confidence and independence and inspire people affected by spinal ...

Daniel, who we supported to get back to school after spinal cord injury, enjoying the countryside on a Back Up course

Daniel’s story: Back to school after spinal cord injury

Meet Daniel:Sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in 2020 A Back Up Lake District ...