Last updated Feb 17, 2026 | News
Ten‑year‑old Laigan Hammond from Catterick now has freedom, independence and a renewed joy for life, thanks to a powered wheelchair funded by Newlife. Laigan is unable to walk due to having Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, which causes progressive muscle weakness...
Last updated Jan 30, 2026 | News
When news emerged that former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s twins had received a Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, it sparked an outpouring of public support. Messages of love flooded social media, headlines shared updates, and a very personal and frightening...
Last updated Jan 22, 2026 | News
The Newlife campaigning and public affairs team had a busy 2025, right up until the end of the year which included assisting Parliamentarians on a House of Lords debate which examined the Government’s plans to publish a strategy for wheelchair provision. Newlife...
Last updated Jan 14, 2026 | News
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 mental health. For parents already juggling too much, this time of year can feel very challenging. But it can also be the...
Last updated Jan 5, 2026 | News
For eight-year-old Zack Carswell from South Lanarkshire, a specialist lightweight wheelchair has transformed his entire world, giving him the independence and freedom that every child deserves. Zack was born with Sacral Agenesis, a condition where five bones are...
Last updated Dec 11, 2025 | News
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 to keep coming up with different activities to keep kids occupied over the Christmas holidays that don’t involve endless...
Last updated Dec 11, 2025 | News
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 to have been a rollercoaster for many. From school nativities and carol services, to shopping for gifts and Christmas...
Last updated Dec 11, 2025 | News
No child should be without toys, which is why Newlife’s loans of specialist sensory toys is so important to families across the UK, and is why we have launched a Christmas appeal to ensure children with disabilities receive the toys they need to be able to play all...
Last updated Nov 27, 2025 | News
Christmas will soon be here, which means the chance to spend a lot of quality time with family to make some special memories, especially with the two pillars of traditional Christmas experience – a visit to Santa and attending a pantomime. But if your child has...
