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.
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
Sharon’s story: Doing something worthwhile
In 2001, Sharon developed Transverse Myelitis, a rare condition which causes inflammation of the spinal ...
3 October 2018
Back Up Champion – Michael Turner
Michael sustained his spinal cord injury in 2005 after being involved in an altercation on ...
19 September 2018
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
Luke’s story: Giving myself goals
In 1996, Luke was involved in a motorbike crash and sustained a complete spinal cord ...
5 September 2018
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
Back Up Champion – Jerry Ward
It is thanks to incredible supporters like Jerry that Back Up can continue to provide ...
20 August 2018
Supporting children and young people in education
As the end of Summer approaches, we know lots of young people and their families ...
1 August 2018
Matt’s story: Parenting with a spinal cord injury
Being a parent is often challenging but being a parent with a spinal cord injury ...
1 August 2018
Sophie’s story: My injury doesn’t define me
During a family holiday to America in 2010, Sophie was involved in a car accident ...
1 August 2018
