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…

Fun ideas for SEND families around the UK

Last updated Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated on 6 days 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 6 days 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 weeks 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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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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 3 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 3 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 3 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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