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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Batwoman and the Joker join forces as MCs

Back Up Heroes and Villains ball 2017: A super success

Heroes and villains joined forces for one special night of the year to support Back ...

4 December 2017

Sam at Youth Advisory Group week in Coventry

Christmas Appeal 2017

This Christmas, another child will find out that they have a spinal cord injury. When Sam ...

21 November 2017

Participants taking part in Parallel London 2017

Back Up takes on Parallel London

After the success of last year’s Parallel London we were ready to take part ...

6 November 2017

Andy and his colleagues smiling and laughing at the Dragon Boat Race

Andy’s story: Getting my company involved

After a diving accident in 1996, Andy’s life changed dramatically when he sustained a spinal ...

2 November 2017

Participants on the Back Up to Work course listening to an industry professional

Back Up’s commitment to employment

At Back Up, we are dedicated to supporting people to get the most out of ...

1 November 2017

Back Up to Work participants working together

Ozey’s story: Understanding my skills

After a motorbike accident in 2014 left Ozey with an incomplete spinal cord injury, he ...

1 November 2017

Guests and Back Up staff having fun at the Ball

Celebrating our volunteers at Back Up Ball

With only five weeks to go until our Heroes and Villains Ball, the Back ...

23 October 2017

Two people with a spinal cord injury smiling in a park

Boost for Back Up mentoring

Back Up’s mentoring programme is now in its 11th year and we’re delighted to have ...

13 October 2017

Tony on a day out to the beach

Tony’s story: I’m looking forward to life

In 2013, Tony was enjoying life. He had his own flat, an active lifestyle and ...

4 October 2017

A group of volunteers talking at our mentor training in January 2017

Mentoring and positive mental health

World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, 2017, and we’d like to share ...

4 October 2017