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.

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 ...
3 September 2025
Meet Hannah: A quickfire Q&A with our Front Row Committee Member
Meet Hannah:Member of our Front Row: Next Gen event committee ...
26 August 2025

Finding New Roads: Danny’s Ride to Paris
Meet DannyRespiratory Specialist Part of the London to Paris cycle challengeDanny is a doctor ...
26 August 2025

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

