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Read the latest news stories from Back Up and the world of spinal cord injury.

Gerwyn’s Story: The power of connecting with others who get it
Meet GerwynProud Welshman and father of two Has played rugby for around 20 years ...
3 November 2026

Helen’s Story: Staying connected after her son sustained a spinal cord injury
Meet HelenHas always loved sport and enjoys Pilates, playing hockey and going to the ...
3 November 2026

Meet some of the people and firms behind our Legal Panel: Lindsay, Chris and Russell-Cooke
Back Up’s Legal Panel brings together legal firms we trust, with specialist experience of ...
7 October 2026

Mo’s Story: Volunteering after a spinal cord injury
Meet MoChair of an inclusive swimming charity that won a Queen's Award for Voluntary ...
7 October 2026

Sean’s Story: Give Everything a Go
Meet SeanBack Up volunteer and course participant Winter Paralympian in alpine skiing Sports TV ...
7 October 2026

Front Row 2026: Thank you for an incredible evening
Front Row 2026 highlightsThree catwalk shows celebrating adaptive, inclusive and sustainable fashion. A brilliant ...
30 September 2026

Beth’s story: Returning to work after spinal cord injury
Meet BethWorks as an associate ambulance practitioner Sustained a spinal cord injury aged 29, ...
29 September 2026

Our 2025/26 Impact Report is here
We’re proud to share Back Up’s Impact Report 2025/26, reflecting on a year of ...
23 September 2026

Abigail Lock wins Charity Chief Executive of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2026
Abigail Lock wins Charity Chief Executive of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2026 Back ...
16 September 2026

Li’s story: Finding purpose through supporting others
Meet LiRequalified recently in Canine Behaviour Training and Psychology, and lives with several therapy ...
2 September 2026