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Partners in possibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life after spinal cord injury can still be full of possibility.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Many of our staff and volunteers live with spinal cord injury. We work side by side with people to rebuild confidence, foster hope and imagine what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Real experience. Practical support. A positive future.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Living with spinal cord injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n\nI am<\/span>\n\n\n\n

A family member or friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n\nI want to<\/span>\n\n\n\n

Refer someone for support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Support that understands<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here for every part of the journey.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our practical, peer-led services help people build confidence, independence and connection after spinal cord injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mentoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Talk one-to-one with someone who understands because they have been there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out more \u2192<\/a>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

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Wheelchair skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn practical skills from experienced trainers and feel more confident getting around.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out more \u2192<\/a>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

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Courses and activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try something new, meet people and rediscover what is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind out more \u2192<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Information for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear answers for life after injury.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From health and wellbeing to work, travel and relationships, find straightforward information shaped by real experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our impact in 2024\/25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support that turns uncertainty into possibility.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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people attended Wheelchair Skills Training sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n98%<\/strong>\n\n\n\n

of participants learned more wheelchair skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n487<\/strong>\n\n\n\n

family members accessed family support services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n43k<\/strong>\n\n\n\n

uses of in-person and online services during the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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A Back Up story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpeaking to people who truly understood reminded me that I wasn\u2019t alone.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Back Up Lounge participant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stand with our community<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help make possibility happen.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Give your time, take on a challenge or make a donation. However you get involved, you help more people build a positive future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Share your time and experience with the Back Up community.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExplore \u2192<\/a>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

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Challenge yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Push, walk, run, cycle or create your own fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExplore \u2192<\/a>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n

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Donate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your gift helps someone face life after spinal cord injury with support beside them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExplore \u2192<\/a>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Keep updated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More possibility, straight to your inbox.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hear about support, stories, activities and ways to get involved with Back Up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Back Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners in possibility after spinal cord injury.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back Up is a national charity that inspires people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. Many of its staff and volunteers have lived experience of spinal cord injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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