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…
Can you give disabled children the gift of play this Christmas?
December 2023
For many the idea of Christmas and toys go hand in hand, but for children with disabilities and terminal illness, play isn’t straight forward. High Street toys are often too difficult (more…)...
read moreAppeal for ‘life changing’ seat to help Derbyshire boy breathe
December 2023
A Derbyshire eight-year-old with a rare brain condition that means he can’t walk, talk, sit up or even hold up his own head, urgently needs a specialist seat (more…) ...
read moreGiving Tuesday is shining a light on how you can help charities
November 2023
Giving Tuesday on November 28 is a reminder to everyone of just how important giving to charity is – enabling some of the most vulnerable in our society to receive the help (more…) ...
read moreWorld Kindness Day reminds us that small acts can have a big impact
November 2023
In a perfect world being kind seems like the sort of thing you wouldn’t have to remind people to be. But unfortunately in busy day to day life, when we have other things on (more…) ...
read moreMaking magical Christmas memories the whole family can enjoy
November 2023
Everyone wants the children in their lives to enjoy the magic of Christmas, but disabilities and special educational or sensory needs can make attending some events tricky, (more…) ...
read moreHelp for children with invisible disabilities
October 2023
Invisible disabilities can be hard enough for adults to navigate and raise a whole host of issues, but for children they can prove particularly isolating. (more…) ...
read moreWorld Mental Health Day – A Helping Hand
October 2023
This World Mental Heath Day, we’re shining a light on the support available for parents and carers of disabled children. We know life can prove exhausting and overwhelming (more…) ...
read moreMake your legacy count and change a child’s life today
October 2023
October is Free Will Writing Month and while making a Will isn’t something most of us want to think about, it is a good reminder to take care of one of those ‘life admin’ processes (more…...
read moreBrand new school uniforms offered to schools and organisations for families
September 2023
Newlife is offering items of brand-new uniform to schools, organisations, and other charities to help families most in need. The charity currently has 12,000 items (more…) ...
read moreFun sensory activities for all the family this Autumn
September 2023
Memories of summer are already fading, and days are shorter, darker and colder – which of course makes it harder to keep children of all ages and abilities occupied (more…) ...
read moreFocus on fun – bringing silliness back into your family play
September 2023
You may not know, but International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19. Now what exactly has this got to do with Newlife and disabled children and their families? (more…) ...
read moreHow to work best with your child’s SENCO so they can thrive
August 2023
It’s always a bit of a shock to the system when the Autumn school term arrives and you have to get your child – and yourself – into the swing of school life again, (more…) ...
read moreTo contact the Communications & PR team at Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children, please call 01543 431462 or email mediateam@newlifecharity.co.uk