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Make your legacy count and change a child’s life today

Last updated Oct 5, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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’...

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Brand new school uniforms offered to schools and organisations for families

Last updated Oct 4, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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&helli...

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Fun sensory activities for all the family this Autumn

Last updated Sep 26, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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 (mor...

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Focus on fun – bringing silliness back into your family play

Last updated Sep 19, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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 famil...

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How to work best with your child’s SENCO so they can thrive

Last updated Aug 31, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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?

Last updated Aug 15, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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, (...

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Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children appoints new CEO

Last updated Aug 8, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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 stores...

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Destination fun! Tips for stress free travel this summer and beyond

Last updated Aug 15, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years Getting away from it all sounds blissful, but getting there can be another story, especially when you are travelling with a child with disabilities (more…) ...

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Find wheelchair accessible beaches this summer

Last updated Aug 8, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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 (more&he...

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Free activities to entertain the kids when the sun is shining!

Last updated Aug 15, 2023

Last Updated on 2 years 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 (more&hellip...

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