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Fun activities for all the family the Easter holiday
Last updated Mar 5, 2026
Last Updated on 1 week 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…) ...
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Fun ideas for SEND families around the UK
Last updated Feb 23, 2026
Last Updated on 3 weeks 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…) ...
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Help is just a phone call away with Newlife’s Nurse Helpline
Last updated Feb 23, 2026
Last Updated on 3 weeks Helplines Awareness Day on February 23 shines a spotlight on the incredible work of helplines across the UK, which not only (more…) ...
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Laigan’s life-changing new powered wheelchair
Last updated Feb 17, 2026
Last Updated on 4 weeks Ten‑year‑old Laigan Hammond from Catterick now has freedom, independence and a renewed joy for life, thanks to a powered wheelchair funded (more…) ...
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy – behind the headlines
Last updated Jan 30, 2026
Last Updated on 1 month When news emerged that former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s twins had received a Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, it sparked (more…) ...
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House of Lords debate highlights urgent concerns over equipment
Last updated Jan 22, 2026
Last Updated on 2 months The Newlife campaigning and public affairs team had a busy 2025, right up until the end of the year which included assisting (more…) ...
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Mental health help for parents and carers of children with disabilities
Last updated Jan 14, 2026
Last Updated on 2 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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New wheelchair means freedom and independence for Zack
Last updated Jan 5, 2026
Last Updated on 2 months For eight-year-old Zack Carswell from South Lanarkshire, a specialist lightweight wheelchair has transformed his entire world, giving him (more…) ...
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Sensory festive fun for families this Christmas
Last updated Dec 11, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months 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 (more…) ...
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Take time to find the calm this festive season
Last updated Dec 11, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months 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 (more…) ...
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