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…
Making the right choice for your child’s school
August 2024
Whether your child is going to school for the first time, starting a new school or making the leap from primary to secondary, you both have lots of new experiences to navigate, (more…) ...
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Disability Awareness Day – what having the right equipment means!
July 2024
Having the right equipment at the right time can make a world of difference to the life of a disabled child. To mark Disability Awareness Day 2024 on Sunday, July 14, (more…) ...
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Making summer fun weatherproof for your kids of all abilities
July 2024
It might be summer, but as usual, the British weather is, well, unpredictable. And the school holidays are just weeks away, which means endless weeks of trying to entertain (more…) ...
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Enjoy summer fun at the beach for all the family
June 2024
Day trips to the beach can create memories for families to treasure, with everyone relaxed and happy and nothing to do but enjoy yourself – but not all beaches (more…) ...
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Your chance to make your voice heard about disabled children
June 2024
Newlife’s Public Affairs and Campaign Manager, Matthew Jackson, has been extremely busy with our Fight For Our Future Campaign recently. And now with the General Election fast (more…) ...
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Give the gift of your time and become part of something special at Newlife
June 2024
As well as celebrating National Volunteers Week, Katie Fletcher, Newlife’s Volunteer Recruitment and Support Officer, talks about her role – and why Newlife (more…) ...
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Make the most of any sunny summer days with activities for all the family
May 2024
With the start of summer comes the hope of sunny days and time spent outdoors, which means lots of new ways to keep children occupied – so long as the rain (more…) ...
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Celebrating children by helping them live their best life every day
May 2024
With a variety of days celebrating children across the UK and the world this month, it’s a good time to stop and remember that everything we do, both as parents (more…) ...
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Newlife Nurses – here to help support your mental health too
May 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 13-19, and is aimed at helping to start conversations about people’s mental health, as well urging people to access (more…) ...
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Shining a light on children without a diagnosis
April 2024
Undiagnosed Children’s Day is April 26, so we’re shining a light on what it means and how you can find support if your child doesn’t yet have a diagnosis. When a child has (more…) ...
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Racing to help disabled children receive equipment
April 2024
The Cannock Chase Running Festival proved to be a great day out for all ages as the community came together to run – or walk – either 5k, (more…) ...
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Newlife calls on the Government to Fight For Our Future
April 2024
We at Newlife are incredibly proud to launch our new campaign, Fight For Our Future, alongside Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Disabled Children’s Partnership, (more…) ...
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