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

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...
Laigan’s life-changing new powered wheelchair

Laigan’s life-changing new powered wheelchair

Ten‑year‑old Laigan Hammond from Catterick now has freedom, independence and a renewed joy for life, thanks to a powered wheelchair funded by Newlife. Laigan is unable to walk due to having Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, which causes progressive muscle weakness...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy – behind the headlines

Spinal Muscular Atrophy – behind the headlines

When news emerged that former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s twins had received a Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, it sparked an outpouring of public support. Messages of love flooded social media, headlines shared updates, and a very personal and frightening...
House of Lords debate highlights urgent concerns over equipment

House of Lords debate highlights urgent concerns over equipment

The Newlife campaigning and public affairs team had a busy 2025, right up until the end of the year which included assisting Parliamentarians on a House of Lords debate which examined the Government’s plans to publish a strategy for wheelchair provision. Newlife...
New wheelchair means freedom and independence for Zack

New wheelchair means freedom and independence for Zack

For eight-year-old Zack Carswell from South Lanarkshire, a specialist lightweight wheelchair has transformed his entire world, giving him the independence and freedom that every child deserves. Zack was born with Sacral Agenesis, a condition where five bones are...