Newlife News
Here you will find all our latest news and views, including news in the media, research, campaign and fundraising news as well blogs on our thoughts and opinions…
Newlife shortlisted for two business awards for work with retail partners
Last updated Apr 27, 2026
Last Updated on 1 day At Newlife we’re always striving to do our best, not only for the disabled children and their families that are the focus of the charity, but for (more…) ...
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Darcie receives lifeline wheelchair in cancer battle
Last updated Apr 27, 2026
Last Updated on 2 days A Birmingham mum whose five-year-old daughter went from being happy and healthy to starting chemotherapy for Leukaemia in (more…) ...
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Earth Day launch for Newlife’s Take Back scheme
Last updated Apr 22, 2026
Last Updated on 7 days Earth Day – April 22 – is an annual event which seeks support for environmental protections, and its organisers firmly believe that (more…) ...
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Join Team Newlife to help change a child’s life
Last updated Mar 30, 2026
Last Updated on 4 weeks Newlife supports children with disabilities across the UK, helping them to make the most of all their opportunities and experience the joy (more…) ...
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From Estonia to London Landmarks, Ida’s running challenge
Last updated Mar 19, 2026
Last Updated on 1 month When Estonian runner Ida Isabel Kert takes her place at the start of the London Landmarks Half‑Marathon on April 12, she’ll be doing far (more…) ...
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Fun activities for all the family the Easter holiday
Last updated Mar 5, 2026
Last Updated on 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 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 3 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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