A word with our founder, Mike Nemesvary

Mike Nemesvary, our founder, set up Back Up in 1986 after his spinal cord injury. Read more

Jackie’s story: Slipping through the net

On 15th January, 2012, Jackie was settling in for an evening in front of the Read more

Katie’s story: Life as a young person with spinal cord injury

Research found that adults with spinal cord injury who were injured in childhood are less Read more

How London to Paris ride helped Siby to rebuild independence

It was 1994 when a motorcycle accident changed Siby's life overnight. She was young, confident Read more

Burleigh Court: 4 years of supporting Back Up

Every month of our anniversary year, we will turn a spotlight on one of our Read more

Totalskidskolan: 19 years of supporting Back Up

Every month of our anniversary year, we will turn a spotlight on one of our Read more

Take on a challenge to celebrate our birthday

Today at least three people will be told they are paralysed or have permanent pain Read more

Mike Nemesvary: “Happy birthday Back Up!”

Back Up’s founder, Mike Nemesvary, was a stunt skier who broke his neck whilst training. Read more