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 the communications team.

Blog: Tim’s story: Learning to adjust to my new life

A motorbike accident in 2009 left Tim with a complete spinal cord injury at ...

7 November 2018

Blog: Mike’s story: Getting our family life back

In 2015, Mike’s wife, Natalie, underwent emergency surgery due to compression of her spinal cord, ...

7 November 2018

News: Andy Masters attends the ISCoS Conference in Sydney

Our Head of Outreach and Courses, Andy Masters, was delighted to attend the 57th International ...

25 October 2018

Blog: 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