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Newlife backs APPG report exposing national crisis
October 2025
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 (more…) ...
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Newlife gives evidence at Westminster on equipment provision
October 2025
Newlife’s Campaigning and Public Affairs Manager, Ceara Chamberlin, travelled to Westminster last month to take part in an important evidence session (more…) ...
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Transitioning your child with disabilities to adult services
October 2025
Parents and carers of children who have disabilities spend years fighting for everything they need, from getting the right diagnosis and equipment they need (more…) ...
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Have a frightfully good time this October half term
October 2025
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 (more…) ...
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Let autumn inspire your sensory play when you need to stay indoors
September 2025
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. (more…) ...
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Help with back to school challenges for SEND pupils
September 2025
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 (more…) ...
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School uniform costs are rising – here’s how Newlife is helping
August 2025
As the new school year approaches, many parents are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Recent findings underscore a widespread struggle, with nearly (more…) ...
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Take the fundraising plunge at an open water swimming festival
August 2025
Get ready to make waves for a great cause! Entries are now open for SPLASH!tonbury, Staffordshire’s first ever open water swimming festival (more…) ...
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New inquiry into barriers to accessing disability equipment
August 2025
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 (more…) ...
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Newlife’s BBC Radio 4 appeal to help more children like Bobby
August 2025
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, (more…)...
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