Last updated Mar 30, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Mar 5, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Jan 30, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Jan 22, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Jan 14, 2026 | News
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 mental health. For parents already juggling too much, this time of year can feel very challenging. But it can also be the...
Last updated Jan 5, 2026 | News
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...
Last updated Dec 11, 2025 | News
Whether you are looking for a slow day to keep frazzled children calm or the weather is too bad to want to venture outside, it can be difficult to keep coming up with different activities to keep kids occupied over the Christmas holidays that don’t involve endless...
Last updated Dec 11, 2025 | News
The words calm and Christmas are rarely uttered in the same sentence, but it may be exactly what you need this year – especially as 2025 seems to have been a rollercoaster for many. From school nativities and carol services, to shopping for gifts and Christmas...
Last updated Dec 11, 2025 | News
No child should be without toys, which is why Newlife’s loans of specialist sensory toys is so important to families across the UK, and is why we have launched a Christmas appeal to ensure children with disabilities receive the toys they need to be able to play all...
Nov 27, 2025 | News
Any donation made to Newlife for its Christmas Campaign during the week of December 2 and 9 will have twice the impact as part of Newlife’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. Once £6,000 has been raised it immediately unlocks match funding and doubles the pot to £12,000,...
Last updated Nov 27, 2025 | News
Christmas will soon be here, which means the chance to spend a lot of quality time with family to make some special memories, especially with the two pillars of traditional Christmas experience – a visit to Santa and attending a pantomime. But if your child has...
Last updated Jan 15, 2026 | News
Black Friday weekend means fantastic bargains and exciting Star Buys are up for grabs at Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children’s Cannock Superstore– where shopping also means helping children with disabilities receive the vital specialist equipment they need. With...
Last updated Nov 24, 2025 | News
Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children has welcomed a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment, which reveals a national crisis in the system providing essential disability and community care equipment. Newlife...
Last updated Oct 28, 2025 | News
Newlife’s Campaigning and Public Affairs Manager, Ceara Chamberlin, travelled to Westminster last month to take part in an important evidence session organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Accesto Disability Equipment. Ceara said: “These sessions...
Last updated Oct 23, 2025 | News
Parents and carers of children who have disabilities spend years fighting for everything they need, from getting the right diagnosis and equipment they need for everyday life to essential services, all so they can live the best life possible. But eventually, they get...
Last updated Oct 13, 2025 | News
Just when children are settling back into school after the summer break, it’s suddenly half term. However, the weather is no longer warm or sunny, leaving parents struggling for options to keep them entertained which are still accessible enough to meet their needs. As...
Sep 24, 2025 | News
As memories of long summer holidays fade into autumn, the shorter and cooler days usher in the changing seasons and new opportunities and challenges to keep children occupied. Cold temperatures mean bundling up in warmer clothes to spend time outdoors, but then you...
Last updated Nov 10, 2025 | News
Well, the long summer break is over and children and teens across the UK are getting back into the swing of things as the new school term begins. For some, this is just a matter of adapting to a new routine or slipping back into an old one, but for SEND students there...
Last updated Aug 20, 2025 | News
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...
Last updated Aug 18, 2025 | News
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?...
Last updated Aug 18, 2025 | News
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...
Last updated Aug 1, 2025 | News
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....
Last updated Jul 24, 2025 | News
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...
Last updated Jul 24, 2025 | News
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...
Last updated Jun 12, 2025 | News
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...
Last updated Jun 11, 2025 | News
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,...
Last updated Jun 3, 2025 | News
National Volunteers Week runs from June 2 – 8 this year and is the perfect moment for us to shine a spotlight on and say a massive thank you to the incredible individuals who give their time and energy to support our mission at Newlife and help to make a...
Last updated May 30, 2025 | News
A wheelchair can be so much more than a piece of equipment – it can provide freedom, independence, and create a more equal playing field. For young people who have limited or no independent mobility it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to their...
Last updated May 23, 2025 | News
2025 is a special year for Newlife as it marks 20 years of the charity transforming the lives of children with disabilities through its Equipment Grant Service. As with all its services, this began with listening to families and responding to meet their needs in the...
Last updated May 13, 2025 | News
Mental Health Awareness Week, May 12-18, shines a light on how our mental health can affect all aspects our lives, whatever we are facing, big and small, and the things we can do to support it. To help, our Newlife Nurses have been speaking with Newlife Communications...
Last updated May 2, 2025 | News
Fundraisers are the lifeblood of any charity and that’s certainly true for Newlife. As well as a variety of organised activities people can take part in, from half marathons to skydiving, we also encourage people to set up their own fundraisers too, which can be...
Last updated Apr 29, 2025 | News
With Spring in full swing it means we’re all starting to come out of hibernation from the cold and wet winter and thoughts are turning once more to the thorny subject of how to keep our children occupied! This can be particularly difficult if your child has...
Last updated Apr 2, 2025 | News
When a child is diagnosed with Autism it can feel quite overwhelming for parents and carers as so much can be unknown – and it’s not a one size fits all diagnosis as Autism can look very different from one person to the next, and what works for one child, may...
Last updated Apr 2, 2025 | News
Like most charities, Newlife depends on people to help us raise the funds we need to provide equipment and support to as many disabled and terminally ill children and their families as possible, whether they choose to take partin one of the many pre-arranged events...
Last updated Mar 11, 2025 | News
It’s easy to forget that ordinary people have power, but when we all use our voices it can help bring about change, big and small. Here Ceara Chamberlin, Newlife’s Campaign and Public Affairs Manager, explains how we can all play a part. At Newlife, we’re regularly in...
Last updated Mar 4, 2025 | News
A disabled children’s charity has launched an appeal to fund a specialist buggy for an eight-year-old Lancashire girl who contracted meningitis as a baby, leaving her unable to walk or talk and having up to 30 seizures a day. Eliza Young was just ten months old when...
Last updated Feb 25, 2025 | News
March 7 is Sparkle Day, which means a day of different activities and fun – all to raise much need funds so Newlife can help disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. Sparkle Day can be anything you want it to be, from dressing up in sparkly clothes, to...
Last updated Feb 19, 2025 | News
Newlife is urging people to sign up to raise funds with a very special event – the first ever Drayton Manor Resort 5k and 10k run. While Drayton Manor in Tamworth is known to many for its thrilling rides and twisting rollercoasters it will transform into a racetrack...
Last updated Jan 31, 2025 | News
Catch up with Ceara Chamberlin, Newlife’s Campaigning and Public Affairs Manager, after her recent visit to Westminster on behalf of all the children and their families the charity supports. With the start of a new year and a relatively new government, the campaigns...
Last updated Jan 17, 2025 | News
January often seems like the longest month of the year. Not only is the fun and sparkle of Christmas relegated to the loft, but the days are dark, cold and wet, and everyone seems to be watching their weight and their budgets, so it’s no surprise that the third Monday...
Last updated Jan 13, 2025 | News
Newlife has popped up again at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands, based in Cannock, Staffordshire, following a successful pop-up shop last year, which will help raise funds so disabled children can receive the vital equipment and support they need. The...
Last updated Dec 24, 2024 | News
This Christmas Rosie Buckley gives us her thoughts on making your Christmas festivities fun for everyone, regardless of age or ability, as gatherings should make everyone feel included. Christmas is an exciting time of year for many people! However, for those with...
Last updated Dec 24, 2024 | News
All of Newlife’s families know how important our Nurse helpline is, and this year the amazing services is at the centre of our Christmas campaign. The Newlife Nurse Helpline is a lifeline for families, not just in the run up to the festive season, but all year round,...
Last updated Dec 16, 2024 | News
Christmas is nearly upon us, which for most parents is a stressful time of year as they try to deal with the expectations of over-excited children and try to Do All of The Things that make the festive season magical for children. It may also be that you have a child,...
Nov 26, 2024 | News
While many know Newlife for its amazing charity work which provides disabled and terminally ill children and their families with the equipment and support and they need – Newlife also has nine stores and a pop-up shop, all stocked with brand new items from High Street...
Last updated Nov 13, 2024 | News
Disability History Month explores a different aspect of disability each year, and for 2024 it runs from November 14 to December 20, with the theme of Disability, Livelihood and Employment. Here Child and Family Service Development Manager, Becky Smith, reflects on the...
Oct 31, 2024 | News
Bonfire Night is a part of the British calendar that has evolved far beyond its original purpose and now signals the beginning of winter, and many of us love nothing more than huddling around a bonfire and gazing at the impressive firework displays turning the night...
Last updated Oct 9, 2024 | News
As the autumn weather begins to bite, we know that Halloween is just around the corner, offering lots of spooky fun to be had. To help your Halloween be a real scream we’ve rounded up some ideas for you to try, whether you want to embrace it by attending some...
Oct 4, 2024 | News
Summer already seems like a distant memory, and as the weather turns cooler and the days get shorter it can make it harder to keep children of all ages occupied and entertained. So getting outdoors as often as possible can make everyone feel a little less trapped and...
Last updated Sep 24, 2024 | News
As the Autumn academic term starts lots of teens will be back in the swing of college or sixth form and trying to decide their next steps to achieve the future they want. Some may be considering university but fear it may be too difficult with their disability....
Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | News
Having the right equipment at the right time can make a world of difference to the life of a disabled child. To mark Disability Awareness Day 2024 on Sunday, July 14, we hand over to 16-year-old Rhys from London to talk about the impact equipment has made, not only on...
Last updated Jul 9, 2024 | News
It might be summer, but as usual, the British weather is, well, unpredictable. And the school holidays are just weeks away, which means endless weeks of trying to entertain bored children, unmoored by the sudden lack of their regular routine, and in need of...
Last updated Jun 28, 2024 | News
Day trips to the beach can create memories for families to treasure, with everyone relaxed and happy and nothing to do but enjoy yourself – but not all beaches have equal facilities which can make such days difficult, if not impossible, if you have a disabled child....
Last updated Jun 19, 2024 | News
Newlife’s Public Affairs and Campaign Manager, Matthew Jackson, has been extremely busy with our Fight For Our Future Campaign recently. And now with the General Election fast approaching it’s more important than ever that we get a government that will place disabled...
Last updated Jun 3, 2024 | News
As well as celebrating National Volunteers Week, Katie Fletcher, Newlife’s Volunteer Recruitment and Support Officer, talks about her role – and why Newlife is such a great place to volunteer! Katie is always on hand to support our existing volunteers and help new...
Last updated May 29, 2024 | News
With the start of summer comes the hope of sunny days and time spent outdoors, which means lots of new ways to keep children occupied – so long as the rain stays away! Just getting out of the house to enjoy some fresh air can make everyone feel better, even if...
Last updated May 17, 2024 | News
With a variety of days celebrating children across the UK and the world this month, it’s a good time to stop and remember that everything we do, both as parents and as a charity, is with the aim of helping them to live their best lives. For children with disabilities...
Last updated May 14, 2024 | News
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 13-19, and is aimed at helping to start conversations about people’s mental health, as well urging people to access the information, care and support they need. At Newlife this is something the charity has been passionate...
Last updated Apr 26, 2024 | News
Undiagnosed Children’s Day is April 26, so we’re shining a light on what it means and how you can find support if your child doesn’t yet have a diagnosis. When a child has a diagnosis there can be a general sense of what you can expect to happen, but there are around...
Last updated Apr 25, 2024 | News
The Cannock Chase Running Festival proved to be a great day out for all ages as the community came together to run – or walk – either 5k, 10k or a half marathon. Among the participants were some 46 runners taking part to raise funds for Newlife, all raising funds so...
Last updated Apr 17, 2024 | News
With Spring arriving many of us are giving our homes an update and taking care of those jobs we put off through the cold and dark winter months. It’s also a great time to look at all those life admin issues that you keep meaning to get around to. One really important...
Last updated Apr 23, 2024 | News
Will Rygalski is the Newlife High Wycombe Store Manager – and a keen runner – so it was only natural that he would put his best foot forward and sign up for the London Landmarks Half Marathon taking place on April 7, which will start at Pall Mall London, and finish...
Mar 6, 2024 | News
As Mother’s Day approaches, mum’s – and anyone in a mothering role – are being celebrated for the love, support and care they give so unconditionally. But being the mother of a disabled child can also bring with it so many more complexities, fears, unknowns and, of...
Last updated Feb 23, 2024 | News
On February 23 England celebrates Helplines Awareness Day, which was launched last year by Helplines Partnership. Helplines are all about supporting people through their most difficult times and at Newlife our nurse-led helpline does that and more, having a huge...
Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | News
With the year coming to an end many of us will be focusing on what 2024 has in store for us – but it’s also an opportunity to take stock, make changes and let things go that we no longer need, or do all those things that have been put off. It’s also a good time to...
Last updated Dec 11, 2023 | News
For many the idea of Christmas and toys go hand in hand, but for children with disabilities and terminal illness, play isn’t straight forward. High Street toys are often too difficult to for them to use,or they just don’t engage them enough to encourage them to want...
Last updated Dec 1, 2023 | News
A Derbyshire eight-year-old with a rare brain condition that means he can’t walk, talk, sit up or even hold up his own head, urgently needs a specialist seat to keep him angled in just the right position to keep breathing. Patrick Langford, from Ilkeston, has a...
Last updated Nov 13, 2023 | News
In a perfect world being kind seems like the sort of thing you wouldn’t have to remind people to be. But unfortunately in busy day to day life, when we have other things on our mind, making that extra effort is something that often seems to slips away. Which is why on...
Nov 10, 2023 | News
Everyone wants the children in their lives to enjoy the magic of Christmas, but disabilities and special educational or sensory needs can make attending some events tricky, especially when there are queues and busy crowds to navigate and lots of noise or flashing...
Last updated Oct 18, 2023 | News
Invisible disabilities can be hard enough for adults to navigate and raise a whole host of issues, but for children they can prove particularly isolating. This year Invisible Disabilities Week falls between October 15 – 21, shining a light on how a child and their...
Last updated Oct 5, 2023 | News
October is Free Will Writing Month and while making a Will isn’t something most of us want to think about, it is a good reminder to take care of one of those ‘life admin’ processes that we all need to do. Not only will this provide peace of mind and ensure that your...
Last updated Oct 4, 2023 | News
Newlife is offering items of brand-new uniform to schools, organisations, and other charities to help families most in need. The charity currently has 12,000 items of uniform to give away, including black and grey trousers and skirts, jumpers in a mixture of colours,...
Last updated Sep 26, 2023 | News
Memories of summer are already fading, and days are shorter, darker and colder – which of course makes it harder to keep children of all ages and abilities occupied and entertained. But there’s lots you can do either outdoors or inside on rainy days that can...
Last updated Sep 19, 2023 | News
You may not know, but International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19. Now what exactly has this got to do with Newlife and disabled children and their families? Well, the day was started by a group of men in America as a bit of fun, because well,...
Last updated Aug 31, 2023 | News
It’s always a bit of a shock to the system when the Autumn school term arrives and you have to get your child – and yourself – into the swing of school life again, getting to know new teachers, new friends and having new goals and expectations. But if your child...
Last updated Aug 15, 2023 | News
The first Wednesday of August is National Play Day in the UK – with this year’s theme being everyday low-cost or no-cost play adventures that children can enjoy at home, in settings, and in our communities. But as parents of disabled children know, even play can...
Last updated Aug 8, 2023 | News
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is pleased to announce the appointment of new Chief Executive, Fiona Robinson. Fiona will be leading the charity and it’s ten storesacross the UK into a new chapter, working alongside its board of trustees who are dedicated to...
Last updated Aug 15, 2023 | News
Getting away from it all sounds blissful, but getting there can be another story, especially when you are travelling with a child with disabilities – but there are things you can do to make getting to your destination hassle free, whether you are going on holiday in...
Last updated Aug 8, 2023 | News
A visit to the beach is always a great way to enjoy a sunny day, whether you want to soak up the sun and have a paddle or just enjoy the sea air, but for some families who have children with disabilities, the beach is firmly off limits without having the right...
Last updated Aug 15, 2023 | News
It seems a shame to be cooped up when the weather is nice – but keeping children entertained outdoors on sunny days can be costly, so below we’ve listed a few free activities that can be adapted to suit your child’s age and needs. Treasure Hunt Exploring outside when...
Last updated Aug 15, 2023 | News
Days out with your children can be lots of fun, but it can be difficult to know if your chosen destination is really suitable for your child, especially if they have additional needs, whether that means you need accessible spaces or spaces your child can retreat to...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
As we celebrate the difference volunteers can make in communities across the UK, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is saying a huge ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who give their time, to help Newlife provide specialist equipment and support to thousands of...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
A 13-year-girl from Doncaster who has bones so fragile they can easily break, just from being lifted, urgently needs a specialist mobile hoist to allow her and her mum to leave their home together for more than a few hours so they can enjoy experiences together and...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
On the Bank Holiday to celebrate the King’s coronation, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children will be opening their doors to show members of the public how they can help disabled and terminally ill children by volunteering in a variety of ways. Newlife’s open day...
Last updated Apr 4, 2023 | News
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which began with World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 1 – dedicated to raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and realities of autism, but also to promote acceptance. At Newlife, greater acceptance of all children with...
Mar 29, 2023 | News
Newlife has launched an appeal to fund a specialist car seat for two-year-old Elijah after Covid left him with brain damage and needing 24-hour oxygen. Elijah from Horsforth in Leeds tested positive for Covid in November 2021, but after having a temperature of 40.7...
Last updated Feb 14, 2023 | News
Rose, from Crewe, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy due to brain damage affecting 97 per cent of her brain, sustained during a life-changing accident where she briefly died in the ambulance when she was just six weeks old – leaving her unable to walk, talk or sit up...
Dec 2, 2022 | News
Midland Expressway Ltd (operators of the M6toll) are proud to announce their support of Newlife, the Charity for Disabled Children with their Christmas Campaign which aims to provide the gift of play to disabled children across the region. Newlife the Charity for...
Last updated Dec 5, 2022 | News
Twenty children and young people with disabilities and their families will be able to access potentially life-changing specialist equipment thanks to a £30,000 grant from Staffordshire Freemasons to Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children. Newlife is the largest...
Last updated Nov 25, 2022 | News
A three-year-old from Barnet who underwent a kidney transplant has been able to recover in comfort, thanks to a children’s disability charity which provided a specialist seat to keep her fully supported. Leia Morsbach was born with a rare form of mitochondrial...
Nov 22, 2022 | News
An East Riding of Yorkshire couple whose two children are not expected to live past the age of ten have received specialist car seats from a children’s disability charity so they can travel safely, which is allowing them to make the most of the time they have...
Last updated Nov 22, 2022 | News
Not only is Newlife’s Black Friday sale this week a great chance to stock up on all those wardrobe essentials and Christmas for friends and loved ones at bargain prices – it’s also a fabulous way to help disabled children receive the specialist equipment they urgently...
Nov 17, 2022 | News
National disability charities Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children and Sense have joined forces to provide grants totalling £23,000 to families with disabled children facing profound hardship due to the current cost of living crisis. Newlife, the largest UK...
Nov 16, 2022 | News
Disability History month takes place from November 16 to December 16, shining a light on the struggles faced by people of all ages with disabilities historically, but also the barriers still facing people with disability today. As a result of medical advances over the...
Nov 8, 2022 | News
A national disabled children’s charity has launched a Christmas appeal to help fund more pods of specialist toys, so children with disabilities and terminal illness who have difficulty using standard high street toys can experience the joy of play for themselves....
Nov 7, 2022 | News
A kind-hearted Cannock schoolgirl is set to take part in an adrenaline fuelled tandem skydive to raise much needed funds to help disabled children across the UK. Sixteen-year-old Cannock Chase High School student, Jessica Hurd, will be taking off from Tilstock airport...
Last updated Nov 8, 2022 | News
A Leeds six-year-old diagnosed with a rare form of childhood dementia is able to attend vital brain treatments and make magical memories with her family before she goes blind, thanks to a specialist buggy provided by a national children’s disability charity. Connie...
Last updated Sep 26, 2022 | News
Here To Help – In Ways You May Not Know With the cost of living seemingly spiralling out of control, don’t forget that Newlife is here to help in a number of ways you might not even realise! You can apply for more than one grant each year and more than...
Last updated Sep 26, 2022 | News
Making Your Money Stretch Families with disabled children don’t always have the same options available to them when it comes to generating extra income, but there are ways you can help stretch the budget you have. Although most people are aware of current...
Last updated Aug 6, 2022 | News
A staff member from a Cannock charity showed real commitment last week when he took to the skies to do an amazing wing walk – all to help disabled and terminally ill children and their families.As a Sales Assistant for Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children at the...
Last updated Aug 6, 2022 | News
Newlife welcomes the chancellor’s announcement of additional financial support to help with the cost of living crisis. In the last few weeks, we have been speaking to Ministers and MPs about the difficulty that many families with disabled children are facing;...
Last updated Aug 6, 2022 | News
More than thirty years after co-founding Newlife the Charity for Disabled children, Sheila Brown OBE has retired as its CEO, along with her husband Colin, director of the charity’s Commercial business.As a mum to two children with disabilities, Newlife began when...
Last updated Aug 17, 2022 | News, South East
A children’s disability charity is urgently appealing for help to fund vital disability equipment for 41 children across the South East on their waiting list for help totalling almost £52,000. Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children say children are being failed by...
Last updated Aug 17, 2022 | News
A new fashion store is set to open its doors in Newport, giving bargain lovers the chance to grab high street brands at hugely discounted prices, all while helping a charity support disabled children in need. Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children will be opening...
Last updated Aug 17, 2022 | News
Sheila Brown CEO and Co-founder of Newlife is being featured as part of the CEO Stories podcast, launched by Great Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, which takes a look at some of the regions established and up-and-coming CEOs. Hosted by Henrietta Brealey, who became the...
Last updated Aug 17, 2022 | Newsletter Articles
This time of year can be challenging – especially so for children with an illness or disability – and here at Newlife, we know that disabled children deserve a magical Christmas too. Christmas events can often be very busy, stressful, and sometimes completely...
Last updated Aug 17, 2022 | Newsletter Articles
This Christmas, the last thing any family wants to worry about is a high water bill. If you or your child use a large amount of water due to medical conditions, the WaterSure Scheme offers the ability to cap your water bill, so you pay no more than the average amount...
Last updated Aug 18, 2022 | Newsletter Articles
This Christmas, your donation could make a huge difference to the lives of disabled and terminally ill children – children just like Scarlett, who was born withCerebral Palsy. Scarlett, aged 22-months-old, is unable to walk, cannot sit up by herself and has painful...
Last updated Aug 18, 2022 | Newsletter Articles
Hospital and other medical appointments for your child can feel stressful and overwhelming, whether it’s for a new issue, a routine check-up or getting test results – and you often find that by the time you speak to the consultant everything you wanted to discuss has...
Last updated Aug 18, 2022 | Newsletter Articles
We all know how important it is for children to play, it’s not just for fun, but the way they learn and interact with the world around them, but when your child has a disability even this simple pleasure isn’t always so straight forward, and nothing makes this more...
Last updated Dec 11, 2021 | News
Newlife fashion stores will be opening their doors to a Black Friday sale bonanza this year, offering amazing bargains for savvy shoppers on new, de-branded, fashion items from major high-street retailers. This year there will be over 50 amazing lines with prices from...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | News
Cannock based national charity Newlife is set to expand – bringing up to 60 new jobs both locally and around the UK. Bouncing back from the devastating impacts of the pandemic when all stores were temporarily closed, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is now...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | Newsletter Articles
Every parent’s nightmare – shoelaces! But now there are three great types of kid friendly shoelaces that stay tied and stay on and they are only just over a fiver each to buy. These are just one of the aids that Horizon Disability have bought together from their...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | Newsletter Articles
House getting you down? You are not alone – 365,000 disabled people in the UK say their home is not suitable for their needs. We hear this every day from families. But you can do something about it. A few opportunities include: A disabled Facilities Grant is...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | Newsletter Articles
If you child has a special educational need or disability it’s important they get the right support from their SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator). This is the school teacher responsible for assessing, planning and monitoring their progress, as well as...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | Newsletter Articles
Is your disabled teenager thinking about going to university next year? Preparing for the big step into higher education can be a difficult one for anyone, but especially for those with disabilities. However, don’t fear! There are a lot of services out there that can...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | Newsletter Articles
Everyone is worried about the rising price of gas and the potential for power cuts this winter – but if you have a disabled child suddenly losing power isn’t just inconvenient, it can be catastrophic, especially if it’s needed for vital equipment. But, there is help...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | News
A man from Stone who ran the Great North Run has raised over £1,400 for Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children to give back after they provided specialist equipment for their disabled son. Liam Herbert ran the Great North Run half-marathon on Sunday, finishing with...
Last updated Dec 9, 2021 | News
A Potters Bar man who ran the London Marathon has raised over £5000 to give back to a Disabled Children’s Charity who provided his disabled niece with life-changing equipment. John Guy ran the 26.2 mile route in Five Hours and Three Minutes, in the process raising...
Last updated Dec 10, 2021 | News
As the UK marks National Playday this month, a disabled children’s charity is celebrating seven successful years of their free Play Therapy Pod service, which enables children with disabilities and terminal illness to loan pods of specialist toys so they can also...
Last updated Oct 6, 2021 | News
Disabled nine-year-old Timothy Dickson has taken the final lap of his spacewalk, completing his mission to raise funds for Newlife the charity for disabled and terminally ill children, raising over £1,800! Timothy, from Tuxford in Nottinghamshire, has Autism and...
Last updated Oct 6, 2021 | News
A disabled nine-year-old from Nottinghamshire who is raising funds to help children just like him by walking 100km, the equivalent of travelling from earth to the edge of space, has already raised £1,000 – double the amount he set out to achieve – and has gained some...
Last updated Oct 6, 2021 | News
The winner of Newlife’s amazing Big Brand Raffle has been revealed, with an Oxfordshire family taking home the coveted prize of over £750 worth of high-street shopping vouchers. Gareth and Rhiannon Birket, who have used the charities services before for son William,...
Last updated Oct 6, 2021 | News
Newlife is delighted to announce its new partnership with Shoeaholics, which means that items destined for landfill will instead be used to help thousands of disabled and terminally ill children throughout the UK who are in desperate need of life-changing specialist...
Last updated Oct 10, 2021 | News
A Nottinghamshire nine-year-old with a connective tissue disorder which makes it hard for him to walk is making a 100km ‘spacewalk’ over the summer to raise money for a disabled children’s charity, so other disabled children just like him can be helped. Timothy...
Last updated Oct 10, 2021 | News
Newlife is adding an exciting new connective touch sound kit to its range of free Play Therapy Pods to help disabled children across the UK learn and develop new skills. The Exploring Sounds Play Therapy Pod will now contain Playtronica, the connective touch sound...
Last updated Aug 12, 2021 | News
Tune in next week for a virtual event which combines fashion, entertainment and fundraising in order to change the lives of disabled and terminally ill children through Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children. On Thursday 20th May not-for-profit mentoring scheme...
Last updated Aug 13, 2021 | News
The winner of the Makers Raffle launched by Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children as part of its recent 30th birthday celebrations has been revealed as a family from Bedfordshire who have used the charity’s services several times – and are overjoyed to be the...
Last updated Aug 13, 2021 | News
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has launched a new fundraiser in conjunction with independent businesses to help support disabled children and their families across the UK, featuring some of the best hand-made creations. One lucky winner will receive a...
Last updated Aug 13, 2021 | News
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is celebrating 30 years of helping disabled children and their families across the UK – and the charity is inviting everyone to celebrate with them! On March 13 a special celebration event will be live streamed on Facebook and...
Last updated Oct 28, 2021 | North East
The emergency loan of a specialist bed for six-year-old Benjamin Cameron has been ‘a life-saver’ say his family. And now they are getting a permanent piece of equipment – all thanks to Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children. Benjamin, from Gosforth in...
Last updated Oct 28, 2021 | East Midlands
An award-winning family-run house builder has helped two charities recently – including donating furniture from one of its former Show Homes. Bennett Homes, based in Nowton, near Bury St Edmunds, has given furniture from its Abbey Gardens development in...
Last updated Oct 28, 2021 | South East
Six-year-old twins Tommy and Nathan Bulloch can undo their car seats and climb into the front of the car while their horrified mum is driving on the motorway, risking not only their own safety, but putting other drivers in peril too! The identical twins from the same...
Last updated Oct 28, 2021 | East Midlands
As Melton Mowbray ten-year-old Kaci Chapman gets ready to begin her walking challenge, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is calling on everyone in the community to show their support! Kaci, who has the most severe form of Cerebral Palsy, usually needs a...
Last updated Aug 12, 2021 | News
Newlife has issued a massive thank you to all the volunteers who have supported them, especially over the past year, and urges anyone with time to spare to get involved, as the UK marks National Volunteer Week. There are many ways volunteers are vital to...
