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 Mark or Paula from the communications team.
News: Supporting children and young people in education
As the end of Summer approaches, we know lots of young people and their families ...
1 August 2018
Blog: Matt’s story: Parenting with a spinal cord injury
Being a parent is often challenging but being a parent with a spinal cord injury ...
1 August 2018
Blog: Sophie’s story: My injury doesn’t define me
During a family holiday to America in 2010, Sophie was involved in a car accident ...
1 August 2018
News: Summer Grand Prize Draw
Raffle tickets for this year's Summer Grand Prize Draw should have landed on your doormat. ...
9 July 2018
Blog: Ollie’s story: India and spinal cord injury
Ollie recently went on a trip to Delhi, India, on behalf of Motivation and the ...
4 July 2018
Blog: Luke’s story: Camping with a high level injury
While on holiday in the south of France in 1995, Luke broke his neck after ...
4 July 2018
Blog: Dave’s story: Travelling with a PA
In 2000 while living in Zimbabwe, Dave sustained a spinal cord injury at C4/5 level ...
4 July 2018
News: New report into living well with a spinal cord injury long term
Last year, Back Up conducted a survey with a small group of people who have ...
13 June 2018
Blog: Malene’s Q&A: Volunteering at the Back Up Ball
The Back Up Ball is our biggest annual party and it brings together everyone ...
6 June 2018
Blog: Mirka’s story: Becoming a partner mentor
Mirka’s partner, Martin, was involved in a road traffic accident in 2014. Martin was cycling ...
6 June 2018