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…
New wheelchair means freedom and independence for Zack
Last updated Jan 5, 2026
Last Updated on 4 days 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 1 month 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 1 month 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
Last updated Nov 27, 2025
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 2 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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Newlife gives evidence at Westminster on equipment provision
Last updated Oct 28, 2025
Last Updated on 2 months Newlife’s Campaigning and Public Affairs Manager, Ceara Chamberlin, travelled to Westminster last month to take part in an important evidence session (more…) ...
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Transitioning your child with disabilities to adult services
Last updated Oct 23, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months Parents and carers of children who have disabilities spend years fighting for everything they need, from getting the right diagnosis and equipment they need (more…) ...
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Have a frightfully good time this October half term
Last updated Oct 13, 2025
Last Updated on 3 months Just when children are settling back into school after the summer break, it’s suddenly half term. However, the weather is no longer warm or sunny, leaving (more…) ...
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Let autumn inspire your sensory play when you need to stay indoors
Sep 24, 2025
Last Updated on 4 months As memories of long summer holidays fade into autumn, the shorter and cooler days usher in the changing seasons and new opportunities and challenges to keep children occupied....
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