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…
Laigan’s life-changing new powered wheelchair
Last updated Feb 17, 2026
Last Updated on 2 days 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 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 1 month 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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New wheelchair means freedom and independence for Zack
Last updated Jan 5, 2026
Last Updated on 2 months For eight-year-old Zack Carswell from South Lanarkshire, a specialist lightweight wheelchair has transformed his entire world, giving him (more…) ...
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Sensory festive fun for families this Christmas
Last updated Dec 11, 2025
Last Updated on 2 months Whether you are looking for a slow day to keep frazzled children calm or the weather is too bad to want to venture outside, it can be difficult (more…) ...
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Take time to find the calm this festive season
Last updated Dec 11, 2025
Last Updated on 2 months The words calm and Christmas are rarely uttered in the same sentence, but it may be exactly what you need this year – especially as 2025 seems (more…) ...
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Can you give the gift of play this Christmas?
Last updated Dec 11, 2025
Last Updated on 2 months No child should be without toys, which is why Newlife’s loans of specialist sensory toys is so important to families across the UK, (more…) ...
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Double your donation impact with the big give
Nov 27, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months Any donation made to Newlife for its Christmas Campaign during the week of December 2 and 9 will have twice the impact (more…) ...
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Enjoy festive fun for all the family this Christmas
Last updated Nov 27, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months Christmas will soon be here, which means the chance to spend a lot of quality time with family to make some special memories, (more…) ...
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Shop Newlife’s Black Friday bargains and make a difference
Last updated Jan 15, 2026
Last Updated on 1 month Black Friday weekend means fantastic bargains and exciting Star Buys are up for grabs at Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children’s (more…) ...
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Newlife backs APPG report exposing national crisis
Last updated Nov 24, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children has welcomed a new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability (more…) ...
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