School uniform costs are rising – here’s how Newlife is helping
As the new school year approaches, many parents are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Recent findings underscore a widespread struggle, with nearlytwo in five (38 per cent) parents admitting they find it difficult to pay for their child’s school uniform. According...
Take the fundraising plunge at an open water swimming festival
Get ready to make waves for a great cause! Entries are now open for SPLASH!tonbury, Staffordshire’s first ever open water swimming festival and charity fundraiser – and it’s set to be an unforgettable day of fun, fitness and fundraising. What is SPLASH!tonbury?...
New inquiry into barriers to accessing disability equipment
Newlife has supported Parliamentarians to set up an APPG which has launched an inquiry to shed light on barriers to accessing lifesaving disability equipment. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment has launched its first inquiry to...
Newlife’s BBC Radio 4 appeal to help more children like Bobby
We know that wheelchairs can change lives, allowing children to have the freedom they need to explore the world and take advantage of all life’s opportunities, so we’re thrilled we were selected for the weekly BBC Radio 4 Appeals which aired recently from July 20-26....
Inclusive playgrounds make for summer fun for everyone
As schools break up for the summer and we hopefully get more spells of nice warm weather, parents face the tricky dilemma of how to keep children entertained – without spending a fortune. A popular and usually free option for when the weather is good is to take...
Ten top tips for summer survival through the holidays
Whether you are at home with the children through the long summer break or trying to juggle days working from home with child-care and snatched days of annual leave, it can be tough to keep them busy and keep your sanity intact too. But some pre-planning can help...
Go GLAM for Girlguiding in the Midlands and get involved remotely
Girlguiding can offer lots of fun activities, but for some girls getting involved can be difficult, especially if they have a disability or illness, don’t live near a unit, or have mental health difficulties. But that doesn’t mean they can’t get involved and make new...
A Seat at the Table: Launching the APPG for Disability Equipment
Catch up with Ceara Chamberlin, Newlife’s Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager, after her recent visit to Westminster to launch a new All Party Parliamentary Group. There’s a unique kind of energy that comes with walking into Westminster; a mix of tradition,...