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: Hannah’s story: Flying for the first time
In our first story from one of our young volunteers, Hannah, 17 shares her ...
10 October 2018
Blog: Lauren’s story: Why I raise awareness
After a night out with friends in August 2008, Lauren was walking home early in ...
3 October 2018
Blog: Sharon’s story: Doing something worthwhile
In 2001, Sharon developed Transverse Myelitis, a rare condition which causes inflammation of the spinal ...
3 October 2018
Blog: Back Up Champion – Michael Turner
Michael sustained his spinal cord injury in 2005 after being involved in an altercation on ...
19 September 2018
Blog: London to Paris: Riding in memory of Danny
Sean, Back Up's Head of Fundraising, recently took on the London to Paris fundraising ...
7 September 2018
Blog: Luke’s story: Giving myself goals
In 1996, Luke was involved in a motorbike crash and sustained a complete spinal cord ...
5 September 2018
Blog: Neil’s story: Walking with a spinal cord injury
In 2010, Neil, 52, was riding his motorcycle along a rural road when the vehicle ...
5 September 2018
Blog: Back Up Champion – Jerry Ward
It is thanks to incredible supporters like Jerry that Back Up can continue to provide ...
20 August 2018
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