Dec 22, 2020 | East of England
A little boy who has complex disabilities is in dire need of a new specialist buggy so he can leave the house safely and without being at risk of hurting himself. Mason Parker is relying on the support of the community to help raise the £359 needed to fund the...
Jun 11, 2019 | East of England
Every night, Nicky Williams lies awake fraught with stress and anxiety as to what the future holds. Nicky, from Watford, is a single parent and full time carer to her six-year-old son Jenson who has severe Autism, learning disabilities and Hypermobility. Jenson...
Jun 4, 2019 | East of England
An amazing community response means just over £900 is now needed to fund a specialist wheelchair for a Bedford nine-year-old with Cerebral Palsy trapped at home. Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is urgently calling for one last push to raise the necessary...
Apr 5, 2019 | East of England
A Norwich teen with Autism and learning difficulties is forced to sleep in a specialist bed that’s so small his feet hang off the end. Just £774 would give him a new, larger version, but the local authority don’t fund the type of bed he needs. Despite being 5ft 10ins...
Mar 14, 2019 | East of England
A disabled five-year-old from Chelmsford could be forced to have painful and costly hip surgery because the local health service won’t provide the specialist sleep system that could prevent it – despite it costing just £800. Now Newlife the Charity for Disabled...
Sep 26, 2018 | East of England
A severely disabled three-year old has developed spinal issues because Hertfordshire health and social care services refused to fund the only seat suitable for her. Florence Freeman from Hertford has severe Cerebral Palsy so she can’t walk, sit up or support her own...
Sep 10, 2018 | East of England
One-year-old Asher Watkin has two rare life threatening genetic conditions, one is so rare it affects only one in four million people. In his short life, he has already had to endure Medullary Thyroid Cancer which resulted in him having to have his thyroid gland...
Jul 24, 2018 | East of England
A specialist bed from Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has brought a seven-year-old Autistic boy from Billericay and his family back from the brink of absolute exhaustion. Oliver Stiles has severe Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and learning...
Apr 18, 2018 | East of England
A little boy who has complex disabilities is in dire need of a new specialist buggy so he can leave the house safely and without being at risk of hurting himself. Mason Parker is relying on the support of the community to help raise the £359 needed to fund the...
Apr 3, 2018 | East of England
The rapid response of Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children in providing a disabled three-year-old with a specialist bed has saved him from a serious head injury. Samantha Jestico was suddenly woken one morning to her son, Levi, screaming because he’d fallen out...
Mar 6, 2018 | East of England
The mum of a four-year-old boy with Autism is petrified of discovering her son critically injured when she wakes each morning, despite turning their home into a fortress with locks and alarms. Elijah Riley has absolutely no awareness of danger – a direct effect of his...
Feb 20, 2018 | East of England
There are one million disabled children in the UK and every day they are let down and failed by a system that can’t provide for them! Newlife, the Charity for Disabled Children is trying to raise money so it can provide 17 children in Essex with the specialist...
Oct 17, 2017 | East of England
Ten-year-old Summer Lilley, from Chigwell in Essex, has Down Syndrome. Due to her disability, Summer has no understanding of danger, so when travelling in the car she didn’t understand that undoing her seatbelt and pulling on the door handles was putting herself and...
Oct 16, 2017 | East of England
Kai Shah from Potters Bar is a typical teen who loves to sleep, play football and spend hours on his PlayStation; but as he was born with Muscular Dystrophy he has never crawled, stood up or walked. Having a powered wheelchair means he can be as independent as...
Jul 17, 2017 | East of England
A Warboys-based crafting group has reached a fundraising landmark of £10,000 – every penny of which has been spent on specialist equipment to help disabled and terminally ill children in Cambridgeshire. The De Ramsay Court Craft Group has been supporting Newlife the...
Jul 3, 2017 | East of England
Clacton mum Jasmin Turner is enjoying the simple pleasure of taking her five-year-old daughter to the local supermarket – thanks to provision of a specialist buggy to keep her safe. Young Araliya has autistic spectrum disorder and as a result has no awareness of...
Jun 7, 2017 | East of England
Ten-year-old Jacob Day can look forward to weekends away with his grandparents, thanks to the donation of a portable safe sleeping environment from Newlife, the Charity for Disabled Children, working in partnership with Marks and Spencer. Jacob, from Harlow in Essex,...
Jun 6, 2017 | East of England
Thanks to fabulous fundraisers, four-year-old Lowri Edwards will soon be able to travel in safety and free from pain in the family car, which means she and her family will no longer be restricted to walking distance of their home in Clacton-on-Sea. Lowri has Downs...
May 15, 2017 | East of England
Fabulous local fundraisers and donors are rallying to help six-year-old Jonty Burger get the powered wheelchair he needs so he can stay at the school where he is happy and thriving. Since Jonty’s story was featured in the Welwyn Hatfield Times, Newlife the Charity for...
May 15, 2017 | East of England
Simple things like going to school and attending vital hospital appointments have become very difficult for four-year old Lowri Edwards. Lowri has Downs Syndrome and is unable to travel safely in her standard car seat as she slumps uncomfortably to one side and is...
May 3, 2017 | East of England
Jonty Burger is a bright and lively six-year-old who loves going to his local school and joining in with his classmates. But that is under threat if his parents can’t secure a £7,588 powered wheelchair before the start of the next school year. Jonty, from Oaklands,...
Apr 20, 2017 | News, East of England
Eleven-year-old Lucas Spicer, from South Ockendon in Essex, is getting a sleep system that is vital in managing his complex condition – thanks to the support of the River Island fashion store chain for Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children. Lucas has a rare...
Apr 7, 2017 | East of England
Trips to see family and friends – and even holidays – are now made easier for eight-year-old Isabella Alford, with the provision of a portable hoist so she can be safely transferred in and out of her wheelchair. Isabella, from Thetford in Norfolk, has Tay...
Mar 31, 2017 | East of England
A specialist car seat means parents Annoushka and Andy Lingham, from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, have peace of mind when travelling as their young daughter Francesca is comfortable and safe – thanks to fabulous fundraisers at Central England Co-operative....
Mar 20, 2017 | East of England
Fabulous fundraisers at the River Island fashion store in Norwich’s Chapelfield Shopping Centre have helped a local girl get the equipment she needs to keep her comfortable and safe at home. Special-needs seating is now making a world of difference to home life...
Mar 20, 2017 | East of England
Having just celebrated his third birthday, Jackson Craddock, from Wigmore in Luton, is a cheeky chap with a wicked sense of humour, but as he has Cerebral Palsy affecting both his arms and legs he is unable to do anything for himself, and as a result spends most of...
Feb 28, 2017 | East of England
Ten-year-old William Kinsville who lives near Witham in Essex is now able to sleep in safety thanks to Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children, and his new special bed called a SafeSpace. William has severe autism, sensory integration disorder and severe learning...
Feb 20, 2017 | East of England
Fabulous fundraiser Katy North, who runs the Katy North Academy of Dance and Cheer in St Neots, held a charity dance class and cake sale to raise funds for Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children. On 15 February, Students were invited to bring along their parents to...
Feb 13, 2017 | News, East of England
Are you a wonder with wood? Then a Warboys-based crafting group that raises thousands of pounds to help disabled and terminally children in Cambridgeshire would like to hear from you! The De Ramsay Court Charity Craft Group has raised more than £8,500 for Newlife the...
Feb 9, 2017 | East of England
A specialist car seat is keeping two-year-old Amaya safe and comfortable on journeys to hospital and clinic appointments – thanks to the fabulous fundraising activities of Central England Co-operative colleagues and customers. Amaya Leighton, who lives with her...
Feb 6, 2017 | East of England
Getting out and about is now ‘100 times easier’ for Norwich mum Kelly Eastman, thanks to provision of a specialist buggy for her eight-year-old son Noah. Noah has a complex sensory processing disorder and hyper-mobile joints; he tires easily and can become...
Feb 1, 2017 | East of England
Teenager Orla O’Brien has a complex condition which affects her mobility – but not her bold spirit. Now, with the support of fabulous local fundraisers, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is helping Orla get the lightweight all-terrain wheelchair...
Dec 19, 2016 | East of England
When you are asked to pay five pence for a carrier bag in a store have you ever wondered what happens to the money? Well, in the case of River Island outlets – like the one in High Chelmer Shopping Centre – all profits from sales of carrier bags are...
Nov 24, 2016 | East of England
When bride-to-be Jessica Reeves, from Newmarket, walks down the aisle next year, one thing would make her day extra special. That would be to see her two-year-old sister Olivia walk with her as a bridesmaid. Olivia has Dystonia, a condition that causes muscle spasms...
Nov 21, 2016 | East of England
Eleven-year-old Lucas Spicer has a rare condition that affects his development and mobility. This, combined with epilepsy and scoliosis, means it is vital that he is posturally supported at all times to help prevent further health issues. He sleeps in a profiling...
Nov 16, 2016 | East of England
To celebrate Newlife’s 25th anniversary, the team at the River Island store in Norwich have raised over £200 for Newlife after holding a half-term fundraiser. Fundraising activities included a bake sale, fancy dress and a ‘Guess the Name of the Monkey’...
Nov 16, 2016 | East of England
In order for nine-year-old Jacob Day from Essex to spend time away from the family home he needs a special travel bed to keep him safe at night. This means he has been unable to do things like spend time with his grandparents. Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children...
Nov 8, 2016 | East of England
Night-time cuts and bruises are a thing of the past for six-year-old Maggie Mayes from Harleston near Stowmarket. She is now sleeping in safety – thanks to the emergency loan of a specialist bed. “It is a life-saver,” says mum Sarah. Maggie has...
Nov 2, 2016 | East of England
The UK’s largest charity funder of children’s disability equipment is calling on people across Essex for their help, as the number of families who urgently need vital equipment has reached an all-time high. Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children CEO...
Oct 12, 2016 | East of England
Teenager Orla O’Brien has a complex condition which affects her mobility – but not her bold spirit. She needs a lightweight all-terrain wheelchair so she can get out and about in the hilly woodland areas close to her Hertfordshire home. Newlife Foundation...
Oct 4, 2016 | East of England
In order for three-year-old Jessica from Tillingham to travel in safety she needs a specialist car seat, but she has out grown her current one so it is becoming increasingly difficult to take her out in the family car safely. Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children...
Sep 21, 2016 | East of England
A mum who reached breaking point when her toddler’s behaviour spiralled dangerously out of control during lockdown has been given emergency specialist equipment to keep him safe. Beverley Cox turned to Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children after the pressure of...
Sep 12, 2016 | East of England
Fabulous fundraisers at Central England Co-operative stores – including those across Suffolk – have set a new target of £1.5million to help local disabled and terminally ill children. Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children has been Central England...
Aug 2, 2016 | East of England
Colchester mum Victoria Faulks says the emergency loan of a specialist bed for her young son Toby has transformed family life. Toby, aged three, is on the autistic spectrum; he seeks constant sensory feedback and as a result his behaviours can be challenging....
Jul 12, 2016 | East of England
Maisy Kidd-Munnery from Harwich in Essex is certainly a fighter. Born nine weeks prematurely, she suffered two brain haemorrhages which left her blind, unable to speak and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and a severe form of Epilepsy. At one point she was having up to...
Jun 30, 2016 | East of England
Playtime at school is the highlight of the day for most children – it’s a chance to chat with friends without an adult listening in, to run around and make the most of the fresh air. But not for nine-year-old Dominic Blower. Dominic, who lives in St...
May 23, 2016 | East of England
Most children enjoy relaxing on the couch on a Sunday afternoon with the family or look forward to coming home after a long day at school, to lie on the sofa and watch their favourite T.V show. But eight-year-old Connie Green from Fobbing has never experienced this...
May 16, 2016 | East of England
A specialist buggy will mean the Lawrence family, from Little Clacton in Essex, will be able to make the most of the summer sunshine this year. Ten-year-old Harry Lawrence is due to take delivery of a specialist buggy at the end of May. Harry has Fragile X Syndrome,...
May 6, 2016 | East of England
There can be nothing more heart-breaking for a parent than learning your child has a life limiting condition. Sarah Parnell’s son Bobby Bolton, aged four, has a serious condition affecting his brain, severe epilepsy, breathing difficulties and requires postural...
Apr 11, 2016 | East of England
Nirusha Vigi, an events manager from Clayhall in Essex, is going the extra mile to help disabled and terminally ill children in the county. Nirusha, aged 31 and who works for University College London and the Institute for Fiscal Studies, is an active member Divemania...
Mar 21, 2016 | East of England
Wattisham-based soldier Captain Bill Sykes – who has this year been awarded an MBE for his charity work – is in training for the 2016 London Marathon, to raise money to support disabled children. Bill will be taking part in the 26-mile challenge on Sunday...
Mar 14, 2016 | News, East of England
A three-year-old from Barnet with a metabolic disorder which has caused him to weigh more than his nine-year-old brother is now really comfy and safe when he travels to his weekly hospital appointments, thanks to a specialist car seat. When Noah Patterson was nine...
Feb 4, 2016 | East of England
Feeling the sun on your face or the wind in your hair is a wonderful sensation, but for Lily-Mai Steele they could have serious consequences to her health. The four-year-old from Grays, Essex has a life limiting condition that means she is hypersensitive to weather...
Feb 1, 2016 | East of England
Three-year-old Leah Talman will soon be travelling in safety thanks to the donation of a specialist car seat from Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children, working in partnership with retail giant Marks and Spencer. Leah, from Claydon near Ipswich in Suffolk, has...
Nov 12, 2015 | East of England
For two-year-old Jacob Carter, a trip to London with his parents isn’t a treat – it’s a necessity. It isn’t an enjoyable journey for the Hertfordshire toddler, whose rare condition means he must attend weekly appointments at Great Ormond Street...
Oct 26, 2015 | East of England
Little Rosie Chapple will be three in December – and a specialist buggy to get her out and about would make her birthday complete. Rosie, from the Fishers Green area of Stevenage, has a genetic condition affecting the nervous system – it causes tumours to...
Sep 21, 2015 | East of England
Fabulous fundraisers at Bury St Edmunds’ Abbey Rotary Club have come to the aid of local boy Jonathan Phipps, who urgently needs a specialist lightweight all-terrain buggy so he can get out and about in the Suffolk countryside. The club contacted Newlife...
Sep 18, 2015 | East of England
Great Yarmouth duo David Bersconi and Ian Cade have raised £1,000 to help local children with disabilities and terminal illness. Earlier this month (September), David, 53, and Ian, 48, took part in the trans-Europe Motoscape Rally alongside dozens of other competitors...
Sep 16, 2015 | East of England
Bury St Edmunds Abbey Rotary Club have kindly donated £1,273 to fund the outstanding cost of a buggy for Jonathan Phipps, a young boy in need from Denham. The Rotary Club contacted Newlife to find out how they can support us through their charity fund. They decided to...
Sep 14, 2015 | East of England
Knitting group, Community Hooks and Needles, from Stifford Clays, near Grays, have been busy knitting a range of toys which will be sold, along with other knitted items from our supporters, at various fundraising events and craft fairs throughout the year in aid of...
Aug 18, 2015 | East of England
Knitting group, Community Hooks and Needles, from Stifford Clays, near Grays, have been busy knitting to help raise money for Newlife Foundation. Community Hooks and Needles, started by community builder Teresa O’Keefe, has approximately 20 to 30 members which...
Jul 15, 2015 | News, East of England
Great Yarmouth duo David Bersconi and Ian Cade are taking on a banger challenge, driving from England to Italy in five days, to raise money to help local children with disabilities and terminal illness. David, 52, and Ian, 46, will be lining up for the Motoscape Rally...
Jun 16, 2015 | East of England
The Phipps family love getting out into the local Suffolk countryside, but it’s getting harder and harder to access the great outdoors as wheelchair-reliant son Jonathan gets bigger. Jonathan, from Denham near Bury St Edmunds, is eight years old and has a...
Jun 9, 2015 | East of England
A vital specialist car seat means little Samuel Macdonald can travel safely and comfortably – and give his parents peace of mind that if he has a seizure, he’ll be safe. Four-year-old Samuel, from Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire, has an undiagnosed muscular...
Jun 9, 2015 | News, East of England
Parents of a five-year-old Stowmarket boy who has no sense of danger and runs off if he hears strange noises were at a loss trying to get a desperately needed specialist buggy. Statutory funding was not available, so the family turned to Newlife Foundation for...
May 29, 2015 | East of England
A special travel bed from a national children’s disability charity will make a big difference to the lives of five-year-old Zac Morrison and his family, allowing them to take a much needed break together and enjoy some stress-free family time. Zac is a happy...
Apr 21, 2015 | East of England
Special seating will make a huge difference to Essex four-year-old Ruby-Mo Collier, who will be comfy and supported in an upright position so she can play more easily and be more involved with family activities. Ruby-Mo, from the Rainham area, has a complex...
Dec 8, 2014 | East of England
A simple piece of specialist equipment will open up a world of opportunities for sisters Lily and Willow Bamber from Haverhill in Suffolk. Lily, aged five, and Willow, 17 months, both have a progressive neurological condition. Lily has lost the ability to walk unaided...
Oct 28, 2014 | East of England
Going off to university represents the first step towards independence for many teenagers – and now Aymun Khan, from Welwyn Garden City, is looking forward to the same opportunity thanks to provision of a specialist wheelchair. Seventeen-year-old Aymun was diagnosed...
Oct 28, 2014 | East of England
Little Zac Cox from Stowmarket in Suffolk can sit safely at home with his family, thanks to fabulous fundraisers and the support of two leading UK charities. Zac, aged three, has a metabolic genetic disorder (Multiple Acyl-CoA Hydrogenase Deficiency) which has...
Sep 12, 2014 | East of England
A simple piece of specialist equipment will mean six-year-old Sophie Frosdick can relax at home in comfort – and, above all, safety. Sophie, from Great Yarmouth, has Cerebral Palsy as well as a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities. She uses a wheelchair for...
Aug 28, 2014 | East of England
A simple piece of specialist equipment will keep three-year-old Rosie Yarnold and her family safe during journeys to hospital and clinic appointments, thanks to leading children’s disability charity Newlife Foundation. Rosie, from Stanstead in Essex, has Downs...
Aug 15, 2014 | East of England
An appeal has been launched to help keep local disabled boy Taylor Ager safe and give him an early birthday present. Taylor, aged 5, is from Stowmarket in Suffolk; he was born with a very rare genetic disorder, a duplication on Chromosome 1, which causes learning...
Jul 24, 2014 | News, East of England
A powered wheelchair will open up a world of new opportunities for Brentwood teenager Katie Ben-Aderet and her family. Katie, aged 17, has Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy and Global Developmental Delay which results in challenging behaviours. She relies on a wheelchair for...
Nov 26, 2013 | East of England
Specialist sensory equipment has been crucial in the development of disabled two-year-old Rhys Moore from Suffolk – and now his family want to share their story to help raise awareness of the children’s charity that has supported them. Newlife Foundation for Disabled...
Nov 12, 2013 | East of England
Ten-year-old Grace Manning likes school and wants to learn – but her profound hearing loss means she isn’t always able to join in with everything that’s going on in the classroom. Grace, from Croxley Green in Hertfordshire, needs specialist radio aids so she can focus...
Oct 9, 2013 | News, East of England
Six-year-old Dylan Murphy loves to bounce and displays repetitive behaviours that can lead to breakages around the home. Unfortunately, this has meant his parents have had to scrap a multitude of beds and he is currently sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Dylan,...
Oct 9, 2012 | East of England
Trips to the local park, the seaside or an evening out at an annual fireworks display are commonplace for many families. But for 13-year-old William Davis, from Bury St Edmunds, his complex health needs mean family outings can pose lots of problems. William has a...
Jul 30, 2012 | East of England
A specialist buggy is essential for five-year-old Alyssia Rudd’s daily life. Unfortunately, there is no statutory funding available for a buggy of her own so she is currently being supported with equipment on loan from her Sheringham school. Alyssia, from Coltishall,...
Jul 24, 2012 | East of England
A year after it was launched, Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children’s priority equipment loan service has made its landmark 50th ‘Just Can’t Wait’ provision. ‘Just Can’t Wait’ (JCW) aims to deliver essential specialist equipment to the homes...
