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…
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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Inclusive playgrounds make for summer fun for everyone
July 2025
As schools break up for the summer and we hopefully get more spells of nice warm weather, parents face the tricky dilemma of how to keep children (more…) ...
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Ten top tips for summer survival through the holidays
July 2025
Whether you are at home with the children through the long summer break or trying to juggle days working from home with child-care and snatched days of annual leave, (more…) ...
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Go GLAM for Girlguiding in the Midlands and get involved remotely
June 2025
Girlguiding can offer lots of fun activities, but for some girls getting involved can be difficult, especially if they have a disability or illness, don’t live near a unit, (more…) ...
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A Seat at the Table: Launching the APPG for Disability Equipment
June 2025
Catch up with Ceara Chamberlin, Newlife’s Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager, after her recent visit to Westminster to launch a new All Party Parliamentary Group. (more…) ...
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A huge thank you to all our Newlife volunteers!
June 2025
National Volunteers Week runs from June 2 – 8 this year and is the perfect moment for us to shine a spotlight on and say a massive thank you to the incredible individuals (more…) ...
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Celebrating 20 years of equipment changing lives – like it did for Sam
May 2025
A wheelchair can be so much more than a piece of equipment – it can provide freedom, independence, and create a more equal playing field. For young people who have (more…) ...
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Newlife celebrates 20 years of its Equipment Grant Service
May 2025
2025 is a special year for Newlife as it marks 20 years of the charity transforming the lives of children with disabilities through its Equipment Grant Service. (more…) ...
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