Maria’s story: “I think everyone should know about Back Up.”
Maria is 85 years old. Originally from Persia, she was a nursing sister working in Read more
7 December 2022
Sidney’s story: My mentor helped me value life again
“Thanks to my Back Up mentor, I’m very passionate about gardening,” says Sidney. Read more
1 November 2022
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 Read more
30 September 2022
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 Read more
1 August 2022
Bazza’s story: I wouldn’t change anything
Barry (or ‘Bazza’, as he is known to his mates) has just been featured in Read more
5 October 2016
Tom’s story: Returning to education
In 2013 I had been living in China for three years studying Mandarin and Kung Read more
5 October 2016
Stef Cormack: Work is good for you
At Back Up we’re here to support people to get the most out of life. Read more
5 October 2016
Alex’s story: My journey into employment
In 2011 I was studying economics at the University of Manchester. Between my second and Read more
5 October 2016
Flying tips for people with a spinal cord injury
Worried about flying? Read our top tips for travelling by plane when you have a Read more
28 September 2016
Samantha Kinghorn’s first Paralympic Games
Samantha Kinghorn, a former Back Up service user, just competed in her first ever Paralympic Read more
21 September 2016
