Year: Last updated Jun 4, 2026 Newlife News
Newlife, where volunteering means making a real difference
Last Updated on 4 days National Volunteer Week June 1-7 is dedicated to the appreciation of all those who give up their time to help others. (more…) ...
read storyFind the right beach for family fun in the sun this summer!
Last Updated on 2 weeks With forecasts pointing to a sizzling summer, many families will be planning trips to the nearest beach to make the most of the good (more…) ...
read storyInternational Nurses Day – supporting families when they need it the most
Last Updated on 4 weeks Our Newlife Nurses are the heartbeat of the charity – there for families in the moments they need support most. They make (more…) ...
read storyFamily fun ideas to keep everyone busy this half term
Last Updated on 4 weeks May half term is fast approaching so we’ve put a few ideas together for some great days out and activities that can help keep you (more…) ...
read storyNewlife shortlisted for two business awards for work with retail partners
Last Updated on 1 month At Newlife we’re always striving to do our best, not only for the disabled children and their families that are the focus of the charity, but for (more…) ...
read storyDarcie receives lifeline wheelchair in cancer battle
Last Updated on 1 month A Birmingham mum whose five-year-old daughter went from being happy and healthy to starting chemotherapy for Leukaemia in (more…) ...
read storyEarth Day launch for Newlife’s Take Back scheme
Last Updated on 2 months Earth Day – April 22 – is an annual event which seeks support for environmental protections, and its organisers firmly believe that (more…) ...
read storyJoin Team Newlife to help change a child’s life
Last Updated on 2 months Newlife supports children with disabilities across the UK, helping them to make the most of all their opportunities and experience the joy (more…) ...
read storyFrom Estonia to London Landmarks, Ida’s running challenge
Last Updated on 3 months 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…) ...
read storyFun activities for all the family the Easter holiday
Last Updated on 3 months 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…) ...
read storyFun ideas for SEND families around the UK
Last Updated on 4 months 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…) ...
read storyHelp is just a phone call away with Newlife’s Nurse Helpline
Last Updated on 4 months Helplines Awareness Day on February 23 shines a spotlight on the incredible work of helplines across the UK, which not only (more…) ...
read storyLaigan’s life-changing new powered wheelchair
Last Updated on 4 months Ten‑year‑old Laigan Hammond from Catterick now has freedom, independence and a renewed joy for life, thanks to a powered wheelchair funded (more…) ...
read storySpinal Muscular Atrophy – behind the headlines
Last Updated on 4 months When news emerged that former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s twins had received a Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, it sparked (more…) ...
read storyHouse of Lords debate highlights urgent concerns over equipment
Last Updated on 5 months The Newlife campaigning and public affairs team had a busy 2025, right up until the end of the year which included assisting (more…) ...
read storyMental health help for parents and carers of children with disabilities
Last Updated on 5 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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