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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mo’s Story: Volunteering after a spinal cord injury

Meet MoChair of an inclusive swimming charity that won a Queen's Award for Voluntary ...

Sean’s Story: Give Everything a Go

Meet SeanBack Up volunteer and course participant Winter Paralympian in alpine skiing Sports TV ...

Front Row 2026: Thank you for an incredible evening

Front Row 2026 highlightsThree catwalk shows celebrating adaptive, inclusive and sustainable fashion. A brilliant ...

Beth’s story: Returning to work after spinal cord injury

Meet BethWorks as an associate ambulance practitioner Sustained a spinal cord injury aged 29, ...

Our 2025/26 Impact Report is here

We’re proud to share Back Up’s Impact Report 2025/26, reflecting on a year of ...

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 ...

Meet Li Canine Behaviour Trainer

Li’s story: Finding purpose through supporting others

Meet LiRequalified recently in Canine Behaviour Training and Psychology, and lives with several therapy ...