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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Abigail’s September Update

An update from our CEO, Abigail Lock Reading Yasmin and ...

Dan’s story: Friendship and adventure after spinal cord injury

Meet Dan: 10 years ago, I fell down an escalator. I didn’t realise it at ...

Yasmin’s story: Connecting with others after spinal cord injury

Meet Yasmin: I’ve always been active – I loved going to the gym, swimming and ...

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

Meet Hannah:Member of our Front Row: Next Gen event committee  ...

Finding New Roads: Danny’s Ride to Paris

Meet DannyRespiratory Specialist Part of the London to Paris cycle challengeDanny is a doctor ...

Abigail’s August Update

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

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

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

Heidi’s story: Empowerment after spinal cord injury

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

Jolan’s Story: Rebuilding Confidence and Returning to Work

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

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...