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 6773 to speak to our communications team. Alternatively email media@backuptrust.org.uk. We monitor these inboxes both in and out of hours.

Abigail’s August Update

An update from our CEO, Abigail Lock In April, we launched Limitless Ambition ...

7 August 2025

Maia’s story: Community and support after spinal cord injury

Meet Maia: Studying A-Levels in RE, PE and psychology  Loves ...

6 August 2025

Heidi’s story: Empowerment after spinal cord injury

Meet Heidi:Social media influencer  Model and actress  Taking to ...

4 August 2025

Jolan’s Story: Rebuilding Confidence and Returning to Work

Meet Jolan Previously a maths teacher Attended Back Up's multi-activity course in Devon ...

30 July 2025

No Limits: Tom’s Hand Cycle Challenge from London to Paris

Meet TomDad of three Former Paralympian Part of the London to Paris cycle challenge...

23 July 2025

Lolly’s story: Living fully after spinal cord injury

Meet Lolly: I’m Lolly – short for Lorraine – and I sustained a spinal cord ...

21 July 2025

Slater & Gordon to sponsor Front Row: Next Gen fashion show

We’re thrilled to announce that Slater & Gordon are the headline sponsor for Back ...

17 July 2025

Ella’s story: Growing up with a spinal cord injury 

Meet EllaA personal trainer  Loves TV gameshows  Model for our Front Row: Next Gen ...

15 July 2025

Meet Merryn: A quickfire Q&A with our Front Row Committee Member

Meet MerrynFilm lover and bookworm Has a passion for fashion Is part of our ...

3 July 2025

The Push 2025

On 28th June 2025, nine amazing teams, each led by one wheelchair user, conquered Yr ...

3 July 2025