Family fun ideas to keep everyone busy this half term

Family fun ideas to keep everyone busy this half term

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 busy, happy and having fun! For those who are happy to pay for a fun activity that’s in a calmer environment, why not try pottery...
Darcie receives lifeline wheelchair in cancer battle

Darcie receives lifeline wheelchair in cancer battle

A Birmingham mum whose five-year-old daughter went from being happy and healthy to starting chemotherapy for Leukaemia in just one week has praised Newlife for providing a specialised wheelchair which stopped them being housebound – and gave her daughter the will to...
Earth Day launch for Newlife’s Take Back scheme

Earth Day launch for Newlife’s Take Back scheme

Earth Day – April 22 – is an annual event which seeks support for environmental protections, and its organisers firmly believe that progress is built through everyday action, which is something Newlife strives to do in small ways that really count. Known for saving...
Join Team Newlife to help change a child’s life

Join Team Newlife to help change a child’s life

Newlife supports children with disabilities across the UK, helping them to make the most of all their opportunities and experience the joy of childhood, whether that’s through specialist equipment, support from dedicated Newlife Nurses or through the magic of sensory...
From Estonia to London Landmarks, Ida’s running challenge

From Estonia to London Landmarks, Ida’s running challenge

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 than chasing a finish time as every step she takes will help raise vital funds for Newlife. Taking on any marathon or...
Fun activities for all the family the Easter holiday

Fun activities for all the family the Easter holiday

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 make planning for the school holidays a challenge, especially when you’re trying to keep costs low. To help, we’ve...
Fun ideas for SEND families around the UK

Fun ideas for SEND families around the UK

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 easier for families with children who have special educational needs, disabilities or anxiety. Drayton Manor Resort...
International Nurses Day – supporting families when they need it the most

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

Helplines Awareness Day on February 23 shines a spotlight on the incredible work of helplines across the UK, which not only celebrates the dedicated people who make a difference every day but also raises awareness of just how much they can help. Whether you need...