Latest news and blogs
Read the latest news from Back Up to find out what we’re up to across the country. We also have a dedicated blog with amazing stories from people of all ages with a spinal cord injury and their families, as well as the volunteers, staff, professionals and fundraisers who support them.
For media enquiries, comment and interviews, please call 020 8875 1805 and ask to speak to the communications team.
Celebrating Julie’s 30 years as a Back Up volunteer
Volunteers are a big part of Back Up. We were founded by volunteers and ...
11 May 2021
Jude’s story: Walking after spinal cord injury
Every spinal cord injury is as unique as the person who sustains it, and some ...
5 May 2021
Wellbeing after spinal cord injury
Taking care of your wellbeing after spinal cord injury is vital. Back Up's services are ...
5 May 2021
Lynne’s story: Family mentoring after spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we are here for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. This includes ...
5 May 2021
Spring clean your finances – guest blog from Aspire’s Money Matters service
After spinal cord injury, money may be a worry. Our partner charity Aspire runs a ...
7 April 2021
Jenna’s story – using a Sirus Drive from Wheelchair vehicle
This blog was sponsored by Sirus Automotive. Jenna, 33, from Sligo sustained a C5/6 spinal ...
3 March 2021
Heels for Wheels: An interview with our patron Sophie Morgan
Back Up has recently launched an exciting new campaign – Heels for Wheels! We ...
3 March 2021
Back Up launches new wheelchair skills app
We know it can initially be daunting getting around as a wheelchair user. This is ...
26 February 2021
Will’s story: Power chair skills and independence
After spinal cord injury, one of the hardest parts can be feeling like you’ve lost ...
25 February 2021
Your guide to choosing your wheelchair attachment
This article was sponsored by our Wheelchair panel members – GRX Life, RGK Wheelchairs, Cyclone ...
25 February 2021
