Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
As we celebrate the difference volunteers can make in communities across the UK, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is saying a huge ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who give their time, to help Newlife provide specialist equipment and support to thousands of...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
For parents or carers of disabled children life can prove exhausting and overwhelming, but it can be hard to think about your own needs or your own mental health when there is always so much to do, to plan for and appointments to attend. Although help to cope is often...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
A 13-year-girl from Doncaster who has bones so fragile they can easily break, just from being lifted, urgently needs a specialist mobile hoist to allow her and her mum to leave their home together for more than a few hours so they can enjoy experiences together and...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
On the Bank Holiday to celebrate the King’s coronation, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children will be opening their doors to show members of the public how they can help disabled and terminally ill children by volunteering in a variety of ways. Newlife’s open day...
Last updated Aug 15, 2023 | News
Thinking about the future can be hard when you have a disabled child. Their future and ability to be independent may not be clear, or you may know that they will always need a high level of care. However, there may come a time when you are not able to provide this for...
Last updated Aug 9, 2023 | News
Helping disabled and terminally ill children across the UK receive the vital equipment they need is something Newlife has been committed to for more than 30 years, but with no government funding we rely on fundraising – and the kindness and generosity of those willing...
Last updated Apr 20, 2023 | News
Respite care or short breaks can be an essential part of caring for your disabled child, not only allowing you time to do other things and spend quality time with other children in your family, but also have vital time to rest, relax and recharge so you can tackle...
Last updated Apr 4, 2023 | News
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which began with World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 1 – dedicated to raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and realities of autism, but also to promote acceptance. At Newlife, greater acceptance of all children with...
