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.

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Jess stock one of the founders of Back up

From a spark of an idea to Back Up: Jess Stock on helping build a legacy 

As part of Back Up's 40th Birthday, we’re celebrating the people whose ideas, energy ...

7 January 2026

Mike Nemesvary Backup Founder

From injury to impact, Founder Mike Nemesvary on 40 years of Back Up

Founder Mike Nemesvary on spinal cord injury, independence, and the movement that has helped transform ...

7 January 2026

Bethany’s story: Regaining independence with the support of Back Up

Meet Bethany: Author, poet and disability activist  Lives in Monmouthshire, ...

7 January 2026

Richard’s story: Rediscovering confidence after spinal cord injury

Meet Richard:Father of two Lecturer at the University of Southampton World record holding fundraiser ...

7 January 2026

Joe’s story: Adventure after spinal cord injury

Meet Joe: Manager of an accessible gym  Former heavy equipment ...

2 December 2025

Julie’s story: Connection and understanding after spinal cord injury

Meet Julie:  Loves spending time with her family   Enjoys gardening ...

2 December 2025

Gareth’s story: Rediscovering confidence after spinal cord injury

Meet Gareth: I’m 68 and a proud grandfather of six. Before my accident, I ran ...

25 November 2025

Hayley’s story: Making meaningful connections

Meet Hayley: My mum sustained a C4 complete injury in June 2024, after falling down ...

28 October 2025

Balsam’s story: Finding support, community and guidance

Meet Balsam: Mother of two  Consultant in Public Health at ...

28 October 2025

Alexandra’s story: Discovering new opportunities after spinal cord injury

Meet Alexandra: I was 13 years old when I had a shallow diving accident while ...

14 October 2025