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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ParalympicsGB bring home 124 medals
This is the year that the ParalympicsGB team made history. Out of 170 countries, ParalympicsGB won the second highest total ...
6 September 2021
Maisie’s story: Going to university with a spinal cord injury
At Back Up, we want to ensure that every child and young person with a ...
1 September 2021
Choosing the right solicitor: Expert insight from Stewarts
This article was sponsored by Stewarts Law. Instructing a personal lawyer after sustaining a spinal cord ...
26 August 2021
Alison’s story: Finding a community after spinal cord injury.
Read on for a blog from Alison, who found a supportive community after spinal cord ...
25 August 2021
Yasmin’s story: An active life with an incomplete spinal cord injury
Yasmin was very sporty and active. She loved the gym, swimming, and sports. In January ...
4 August 2021
Liz’s story: Independence with an incomplete spinal cord injury
Not everyone with a spinal cord injury uses a manual wheelchair. Some people can walk ...
4 August 2021
Assistance while travelling on rail after spinal cord injury – a guest blog from Network Rail
We recently partnered with Network Rail and Transpennine Express to create a series of videos ...
6 July 2021
Sue’s story: Holiday after spinal cord injury
After spinal cord injury, you may be keen to travel once again. It may take ...
6 July 2021
Ian’s story: Travel after spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury can affect every part of your life. Some things may feel more ...
6 July 2021
Paul’s story: “#10@10For10”
We spoke to Paul, who is taking on "#10@10for10" - a challenge to support ...
22 June 2021
