Year: 2023 Newlife News
Can you give disabled children the gift of play this Christmas?
For many the idea of Christmas and toys go hand in hand, but for children with disabilities and terminal illness, play isn’t straight forward. High Street toys are often too difficult (more…) ...
read storyAppeal for ‘life changing’ seat to help Derbyshire boy breathe
A Derbyshire eight-year-old with a rare brain condition that means he can’t walk, talk, sit up or even hold up his own head, urgently needs a specialist seat (more…) ...
read storyGiving Tuesday is shining a light on how you can help charities
Giving Tuesday on November 28 is a reminder to everyone of just how important giving to charity is – enabling some of the most vulnerable in our society to receive the help (more…) ...
read storyWorld Kindness Day reminds us that small acts can have a big impact
In a perfect world being kind seems like the sort of thing you wouldn’t have to remind people to be. But unfortunately in busy day to day life, when we have other things on (more…) ...
read storyMaking magical Christmas memories the whole family can enjoy
Everyone wants the children in their lives to enjoy the magic of Christmas, but disabilities and special educational or sensory needs can make attending some events tricky, (more…) ...
read storyHelp for children with invisible disabilities
Invisible disabilities can be hard enough for adults to navigate and raise a whole host of issues, but for children they can prove particularly isolating. (more…) ...
read storyWorld Mental Health Day – A Helping Hand
This World Mental Heath Day, we’re shining a light on the support available for parents and carers of disabled children. We know life can prove exhausting and overwhelming (more…) ...
read storyMake your legacy count and change a child’s life today
October is Free Will Writing Month and while making a Will isn’t something most of us want to think about, it is a good reminder to take care of one of those ‘life admin’ processes (more…) ...
read storyBrand new school uniforms offered to schools and organisations for families
Newlife is offering items of brand-new uniform to schools, organisations, and other charities to help families most in need. The charity currently has 12,000 items (more…) ...
read storyFun sensory activities for all the family this Autumn
Memories of summer are already fading, and days are shorter, darker and colder – which of course makes it harder to keep children of all ages and abilities occupied (more…) ...
read storyFocus on fun – bringing silliness back into your family play
You may not know, but International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19. Now what exactly has this got to do with Newlife and disabled children and their families? (more…) ...
read storyHow to work best with your child’s SENCO so they can thrive
It’s always a bit of a shock to the system when the Autumn school term arrives and you have to get your child – and yourself – into the swing of school life again, (more…) ...
read storyOn National Play Day – is your child struggling to join in the fun?
The first Wednesday of August is National Play Day in the UK – with this year’s theme being everyday low-cost or no-cost play adventures that children can enjoy at home, (more…) ...
read storyNewlife the Charity for Disabled Children appoints new CEO
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is pleased to announce the appointment of new Chief Executive, Fiona Robinson. Fiona will be leading the charity and it’s ten stores (more…) ...
read storyDestination fun! Tips for stress free travel this summer and beyond
Getting away from it all sounds blissful, but getting there can be another story, especially when you are travelling with a child with disabilities (more…) ...
read storyFind wheelchair accessible beaches this summer
A visit to the beach is always a great way to enjoy a sunny day, whether you want to soak up the sun and have a paddle or just enjoy the sea air, but for some families (more…) ...
read storyFree activities to entertain the kids when the sun is shining!
It seems a shame to be cooped up when the weather is nice – but keeping children entertained outdoors on sunny days can be costly, so below we’ve listed a few (more…) ...
read storyA magical day out for all at the Harry Potter Studio
Days out with your children can be lots of fun, but it can be difficult to know if your chosen destination is really suitable for your child, especially if they have (more…) ...
read storyA big ‘thank you’ to volunteers who change children’s lives
As we celebrate the difference volunteers can make in communities across the UK, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is saying a huge ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers (more…) ...
read storyMental Health Awareness Week – A helping hand
For parents or carers of disabled children life can prove exhausting and overwhelming, but it can be hard to think about your own needs or your own mental health (more…) ...
read storyCan you help Carla and her mum make memories?
A 13-year-girl from Doncaster who has bones so fragile they can easily break, just from being lifted, urgently needs a specialist mobile hoist to allow her and her mum to leave (more…) ...
read storyBe part of the King’s Big Help Out by volunteering with Newlife
On the Bank Holiday to celebrate the King’s coronation, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children will be opening their doors to show members of the public how they can (more…) ...
read storyPlanning for your child’s future – whatever happens
Thinking about the future can be hard when you have a disabled child. Their future and ability to be independent may not be clear, or you may know that they will always need (more…) ...
read storyHelp children across the UK by raising funds for Newlife – your way
Helping disabled and terminally ill children across the UK receive the vital equipment they need is something Newlife has been committed to for more than 30 years, but with no (more…) ...
read storyDo you need support filling in your Newlife application?
Need help with your Newlife application? We know filling out forms isn’t always the easiest task, so at Newlife we have tried to make the process as simple and straight forward as possible. Application forms for all our equipment services – Equipment Grants, Emergency Equipment Loans and Play Th...
read storyRespite and short breaks to help the whole family
Respite care or short breaks can be an essential part of caring for your disabled child, not only allowing you time to do other things and spend quality time with other children in your family, but also have vital time to rest, relax and recharge so you can tackle everyday life at your best, all whi...
read storyAUTISM ACCEPTANCE AT NEWLIFE
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which began with World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 1 – dedicated to raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and realities of autism, but also to promote acceptance. At Newlife, greater acceptance of all children with disabilities is something we have be...
read storyCAN YOU HELP ELIJAH TRAVEL SAFELY TO HOSPITAL?
Newlife has launched an appeal to fund a specialist car seat for two-year-old Elijah after Covid left him with brain damage and needing 24-hour oxygen. Elijah from Horsforth in Leeds tested positive for Covid in November 2021, but after having a temperature of 40.7 for several days he was put into a...
read story£1M MOTABILITY GRANT TO HELP NEWLIFE FUND WHEELCHAIR AND BUGGIES
Newlife has received a £1m grant from the charity Motability over three years to provide disabled and terminally ill children across the UK with life-changing specialist buggies and wheelchairs. The aim of the grant is to help around 280 children and young people with mobility issues and will fund ...
read storyAPPEAL TO HELP ‘LITTLE WARRIOR’ ROSE TO SIT IN COMFORT
Rose, from Crewe, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy due to brain damage affecting 97 per cent of her brain, sustained during a life-changing accident where she briefly died in the ambulance when she was just six weeks old – leaving her unable to walk, talk or sit up independently and experiencing ...
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