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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David is wearing a white t shirt and smiling at the camera

David’s story: Getting support to return to work after my spinal cord injury

Thirty-year-old David loves sports and is a big rugby fan.“I love going to the gym ...

3 October 2022

Joseph in his wheelchair with his dad slightly bent down next to him, looking at the camera smiling

Joseph’s story: Finding my confidence in returning to work after spinal cord injury

“My name’s Joseph and I’m 30 years old. I live with my dog, who’s a ...

30 September 2022

Kylie is wearing her team GB Wheelchair rugby uniform in a huddle with five other players. Kylie has blonde hair in a bun.

Kylie Grimes: Pushing boundaries to become the first woman to win a Paralympic gold medal in Wheelchair Rugby

From the age of five, Kylie always held the same ambition: to be an Olympian.“I’ve ...

30 August 2022

Luke is wearing black sunglasses and sitting in front of a lake, he is smiling and looking at the camera

Luke’s story: Gaining the confidence to live independently at university with a spinal cord injury

Luke, a 21-year-old “computer nerd” was born with spina bifida, which causes symptoms similar to ...

26 August 2022

Samuel is smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a black cap and top

Sam’s story: Chasing my dreams and combining my greatest passions

Twenty-four-year-old Sam sustained his spinal cord injury five years ago. “I was 19 years ...

26 August 2022

#NoLimits London to Paris 2022 Highlights

Challenging perceptions. Pushing boundaries. Achieving together. These are the values which underpin the #NoLimits cycling ...

4 August 2022

Liz sitting on her wheelchair in her home. She is smiling and looking at the camera

Liz’s story: Finding light at the end of the tunnel

After Syringomyelia caused Liz to sustain a spinal cord injury, she had an operation ...

1 August 2022

Ray’s story: Back Up’s spinal cord injury support groups mean I’m no longer on my own

After 39 years together, full-time jobs and bringing up three children, Ray and his wife ...

1 August 2022

Claire is sitting with her sit-ski instructor in the prep room. They are both smiling

Para-triathlete, Claire Danson, becomes a Back Up Patron

Claire Danson, Para-triathlete and former European Triathlon champion, has become a Back Up patron.After sustaining ...

21 July 2022

#NoLimits London to Paris Challenge: Meet our handcycling team!

From 21st to 23rd July 2022, 36 cyclists, including five handcyclists, will ride over 300 ...

19 July 2022