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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Charlotte’s story – staying connected
In 2015, my brother and sister were in a car accident. My sister passed away, ...
25 September 2024
Iwan’s story – living confidently
While travelling to work one morning, I was in a car crash, and sustained a ...
25 September 2024
Julie’s story – getting my confidence back
Sustaining my injury frightened the life out of me. I got up one night to ...
25 September 2024
Kehinde’s story – gaining the courage to move forward
My injury happened in the middle of the night. A fire broke out in my ...
25 September 2024
Ian’s story – giving something back
I sustained my injury 11 years ago in a cycling accident. I had always enjoyed ...
25 September 2024
Sam’s story – volunteers at our heart
I broke my neck diving into shallow water when I was 19. I damaged my ...
11 September 2024
What’s your Gold Medal Moment?
The Paralympic Games 2025 are in full flow, and ParalympicsGB have won over 60 medals ...
4 September 2024
Bobby and Amy’s story: Living confidently
My son Bobby sustained his spinal cord injury at birth. He was in a breech ...
4 September 2024
Jemima’s story: Thriving at any age
After I sustained my injury, everything changed in one moment. I was unconscious in the ...
4 September 2024
Jason’s story: Travel and supporting others after spinal cord injury.
At Back Up, we know that travel is a hot topic for many people ...
7 August 2024
