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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Back Up team meeting

Back Up’s research into ageing with spinal cord injury

We’ve recently begun a research project into ageing with spinal cord injury and we’ve been ...

5 July 2017

Moving Forwards

Mark’s story: My first solo flight

In August 2016, Mark was preparing to attend the Moving Forwards course ...

7 June 2017

Sarah’s story: My journey with Sam

We were rolled into the world of spinal cord injury in December 2009 when our ...

7 June 2017

Holly’s story: My first trip without my parents

My first time travelling without my mum was one of the most overwhelming things I’ve ...

7 June 2017

image of Jacques and his wife on holiday for his travel tips piece

Jacques’s Top Travel Tips

Booking accommodation – is it really accessible?Don’t be scared to use mainstream tools like ...

7 June 2017

Alex’s story: Finding my first job

I’ve never had a job before.I was in formal education until 2014 when I graduated ...

26 May 2017

Wheelchair dance sport is for everyone

We recently spoke to Elaine Ball, a wheelchair dance sport instructor from ...

4 May 2017

Gillian’s story: Broken but not out

An accident changed the life of Gillian Fowler, founder of charity ...

2 May 2017

Healthy life with a high level spinal cord injury

We spoke to five people with a high level spinal cord injury about their experiences and ...

2 May 2017

Ella’s Story: My first 5K

I didn’t agree to the Supernova lightly, as the idea of pushing 5k felt like ...

2 May 2017