Year: Last updated Mar 19, 2026 Newlife News

From Estonia to London Landmarks, Ida’s running challenge

Last updated Mar 19, 2026

Last Updated on 3 days When Estonian runner Ida Isabel Kert takes her place at the start of the London Landmarks Half‑Marathon on April 12, she’ll be doing far (more…) ...

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Fun activities for all the family the Easter holiday

Last updated Mar 5, 2026

Last Updated on 2 weeks Easter sits at that unpredictable time of year when the weather can swing from glorious sunshine to drizzle and grey skies in a matter of hours. That can (more…) ...

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Fun ideas for SEND families around the UK

Last updated Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated on 4 weeks Not all ventures and attractions are created equally when it comes to ease of disability access, so here we take a look at those who make life a little (more…) ...

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Help is just a phone call away with Newlife’s Nurse Helpline

Last updated Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated on 4 weeks Helplines Awareness Day on February 23 shines a spotlight on the incredible work of helplines across the UK, which not only (more…) ...

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Laigan’s life-changing new powered wheelchair

Last updated Feb 17, 2026

Last Updated on 1 month Ten‑year‑old Laigan Hammond from Catterick now has freedom, independence and a renewed joy for life, thanks to a powered wheelchair funded (more…) ...

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy – behind the headlines

Last updated Jan 30, 2026

Last Updated on 2 months When news emerged that former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s twins had received a Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, it sparked (more…) ...

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House of Lords debate highlights urgent concerns over equipment

Last updated Jan 22, 2026

Last Updated on 2 months The Newlife campaigning and public affairs team had a busy 2025, right up until the end of the year which included assisting (more…) ...

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Mental health help for parents and carers of children with disabilities

Last updated Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated on 2 months January can feel overwhelming. The days are short, the weather is cold, and the month seems to stretch on forever – none of which helps our (more…)...

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