Year: Last updated Dec 24, 2024 Newlife News

Making Christmas accessible for everyone

Last updated Dec 24, 2024

Last Updated on 12 months This Christmas Rosie Buckley gives us her thoughts on making your Christmas festivities fun for everyone, regardless of age or ability, as gatherings should make (more…) ...

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A call for help – Newlife’s Christmas campaign

Last updated Dec 24, 2024

Last Updated on 12 months All of Newlife’s families know how important our Nurse helpline is, and this year the amazing services is at the centre of our Christmas campaign. (more…) ...

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Newlife festive season survival guide for parents

Last updated Dec 16, 2024

Last Updated on 12 months Christmas is nearly upon us, which for most parents is a stressful time of year as they try to deal with the expectations of over-excited children and try to Do All of The Things that make the festive season magical for children. (more…) ...

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Grab your Black Friday bargains at Newlife!

Nov 26, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year While many know Newlife for its amazing charity work which provides disabled and terminally ill children and their families with the equipment and support and they need – (more…) ...

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Disability History Month – when equipment makes all the difference

Last updated Nov 13, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Disability History Month explores a different aspect of disability each year, and for 2024 it runs from November 14 to December 20, with the theme of Disability, (more…) ...

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Find the best way for your family to celebrate Bonfire Night!

Oct 31, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Bonfire Night is a part of the British calendar that has evolved far beyond its original purpose and now signals the beginning of winter, and many of us love (more…) ...

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Get ready for some spooky Halloween fun!

Last updated Oct 9, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year As the autumn weather begins to bite, we know that Halloween is just around the corner, offering lots of spooky fun to be had. To help your Halloween be a real (more…) ...

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Make autumn walks a must-do on your list of activities!

Oct 4, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Summer already seems like a distant memory, and as the weather turns cooler and the days get shorter it can make it harder to keep children of all ages occupied and entertained (more…) ...

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Finding the right help for your teen to make the most of university

Last updated Sep 24, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year As the Autumn academic term starts lots of teens will be back in the swing of college or sixth form and trying to decide their next steps to achieve the future they want. (more…) ...

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Making the right choice for your child’s school

Aug 28, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Whether your child is going to school for the first time, starting a new school or making the leap from primary to secondary, you both have lots of new experiences to navigate, (more…) ...

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Disability Awareness Day – what having the right equipment means!

Last updated Jul 12, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Having the right equipment at the right time can make a world of difference to the life of a disabled child. To mark Disability Awareness Day 2024 on Sunday, July 14, (more…) ...

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Making summer fun weatherproof for your kids of all abilities

Last updated Jul 9, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year It might be summer, but as usual, the British weather is, well, unpredictable. And the school holidays are just weeks away, which means endless weeks of trying to entertain (more…) ...

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Enjoy summer fun at the beach for all the family

Last updated Jun 28, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Day trips to the beach can create memories for families to treasure, with everyone relaxed and happy and nothing to do but enjoy yourself – but not all beaches (more…) ...

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Your chance to make your voice heard about disabled children

Last updated Jun 19, 2024

Last Updated on 1 year Newlife’s Public Affairs and Campaign Manager, Matthew Jackson, has been extremely busy with our Fight For Our Future Campaign recently. And now with the General Election fast (more…) ...

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Give the gift of your time and become part of something special at Newlife

Last updated Jun 3, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years As well as celebrating National Volunteers Week, Katie Fletcher, Newlife’s Volunteer Recruitment and Support Officer, talks about her role – and why Newlife (more…) ...

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Make the most of any sunny summer days with activities for all the family

Last updated May 29, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years With the start of summer comes the hope of sunny days and time spent outdoors, which means lots of new ways to keep children occupied – so long as the rain (more…) ...

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Celebrating children by helping them live their best life every day

Last updated May 17, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years With a variety of days celebrating children across the UK and the world this month, it’s a good time to stop and remember that everything we do, both as parents (more…) ...

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Newlife Nurses – here to help support your mental health too

Last updated May 14, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 13-19, and is aimed at helping to start conversations about people’s mental health, as well urging people to access (more…) ...

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Shining a light on children without a diagnosis

Last updated Apr 26, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years Undiagnosed Children’s Day is April 26, so we’re shining a light on what it means and how you can find support if your child doesn’t yet have a diagnosis. When a child has (more…) ...

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Racing to help disabled children receive equipment

Last updated Apr 25, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years The Cannock Chase Running Festival proved to be a great day out for all ages as the community came together to run – or walk – either 5k, (more…) ...

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Newlife calls on the Government to Fight For Our Future

Apr 23, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years We at Newlife are incredibly proud to launch our new campaign, Fight For Our Future, alongside Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Disabled Children’s Partnership, (more…) ...

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Make a free Will with Newlife and ensure your legacy

Last updated Apr 17, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years With Spring arriving many of us are giving our homes an update and taking care of those jobs we put off through the cold and dark winter months. (more…) ...

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Will is all set to run London Landmarks Half Marathon in April

Last updated Apr 23, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years Will Rygalski is the Newlife High Wycombe Store Manager – and a keen runner – so it was only natural that he would put his best foot forward and sign up for the London (more…) ...

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This Mother’s Day we celebrate the joys of being mum to a disabled child

Mar 6, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years As Mother’s Day approaches, mum’s – and anyone in a mothering role – are being celebrated for the love, support and care they give so unconditionally. (more…) ...

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Helpline that supports with kindness, caring and compassion

Last updated Feb 23, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years On February 23 England celebrates Helplines Awareness Day, which was launched last year by Helplines Partnership. Helplines are all about supporting people through their (more…) ...

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Making 2024 count – sign up to change lives today!

Last updated Jan 12, 2024

Last Updated on 2 years With the year coming to an end many of us will be focusing on what 2024 has in store for us – but it’s also an opportunity to take stock, make changes and let things go that we (more…) ...

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