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World Kindness Day reminds us that small acts can have a big impact
November 2023
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 (more…) ...
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Making magical Christmas memories the whole family can enjoy
November 2023
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, (more…) ...
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Help for children with invisible disabilities
October 2023
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. (more…) ...
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World Mental Health Day – A Helping Hand
October 2023
This World Mental Heath Day, we’re shining a light on the support available for parents and carers of disabled children. We know life can prove exhausting and overwhelming (more…) ...
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Make your legacy count and change a child’s life today
October 2023
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 (more…...
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Brand new school uniforms offered to schools and organisations for families
September 2023
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 (more…) ...
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Fun sensory activities for all the family this Autumn
September 2023
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 (more…) ...
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Focus on fun – bringing silliness back into your family play
September 2023
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? (more…) ...
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How to work best with your child’s SENCO so they can thrive
August 2023
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, (more…) ...
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On National Play Day – is your child struggling to join in the fun?
August 2023
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, (more…) ...
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