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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Emma’s Story: Rediscovering life after spinal cord injury

Meet Emma: ...

On an orange background it reads Limitless Ambition - Back Up's 2025-2030 strategy. There is also an image of Abigail Lock, CEO of Back Up.

Introducing Limitless Ambition – Taking Back Up to 2030 and beyond

When we launched Transforming Lives, our 2021-2025 strategy, we set out to empower ...

Eva’s story: Being a young volunteer

Meet Eva: Loves crochet, musicals, and animals Aunty to a ...

Pete’s story: Thriving on our ski karting course

Meet Pete:Plays power chair football Volunteers as a Back Up power chair skills trainer ...

Layth’s story: Learning wheelchair skills for independence

A life-changing spinal cord injury can happen to anyone, at any time. A cycling accident ...

Lorna’s story: Putting wheelchair skills to the test

Meet Lorna:Loves the outdoors Enjoys pottery in her studio Based in Scotland - she ...

Katy’s story: Fresh opportunities after spinal cord injury

Read on for a blog from Katy, who discovered fresh opportunities after spinal cord injury ...

Anthony’s story: A new start after spinal cord injury

Meet Anthony:- A family man, currently awaiting the birth of his first granddaughter - ...

Cath’s story: Family volunteering after spinal cord injury

At Back Up, we keep volunteers at our heart. We were founded by volunteers, and ...

Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast Episode Five: Travelling by Plane

Episode Five: Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan In this ...