Lancashire girl devastated by meningitis needs specialist buggy

Lancashire girl devastated by meningitis needs specialist buggy

A disabled children’s charity has launched an appeal to fund a specialist buggy for an eight-year-old Lancashire girl who contracted meningitis as a baby, leaving her unable to walk or talk and having up to 30 seizures a day. Eliza Young was just ten months old when...
Are you joining in the fun this Sparkle Day?

Are you joining in the fun this Sparkle Day?

March 7 is Sparkle Day, which means a day of different activities and fun – all to raise much need funds so Newlife can help disabled and terminally ill children across the UK. Sparkle Day can be anything you want it to be, from dressing up in sparkly clothes, to...
Run for Newlife at Drayton Manor in the 5k or 10k race

Run for Newlife at Drayton Manor in the 5k or 10k race

Newlife is urging people to sign up to raise funds with a very special event – the first ever Drayton Manor Resort 5k and 10k run. While Drayton Manor in Tamworth is known to many for its thrilling rides and twisting rollercoasters it will transform into a racetrack...
Ceara campaigns in Westminster for Newlife families

Ceara campaigns in Westminster for Newlife families

Catch up with Ceara Chamberlin, Newlife’s Campaigning and Public Affairs Manager, after her recent visit to Westminster on behalf of all the children and their families the charity supports. With the start of a new year and a relatively new government, the campaigns...
Beat those January blues and find the feel-good factor for 2025

Beat those January blues and find the feel-good factor for 2025

January often seems like the longest month of the year. Not only is the fun and sparkle of Christmas relegated to the loft, but the days are dark, cold and wet, and everyone seems to be watching their weight and their budgets, so it’s no surprise that the third Monday...
Newlife’s Pop-up at McArthurGlen West Midlands is back

Newlife’s Pop-up at McArthurGlen West Midlands is back

Newlife has popped up again at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands, based in Cannock, Staffordshire, following a successful pop-up shop last year, which will help raise funds so disabled children can receive the vital equipment and support they need. The...
Making Christmas accessible for everyone

Making Christmas accessible for everyone

This Christmas Rosie Buckley gives us her thoughts on making your Christmas festivities fun for everyone, regardless of age or ability, as gatherings should make everyone feel included. Christmas is an exciting time of year for many people! However, for those with...
A call for help – Newlife’s Christmas campaign

A call for help – Newlife’s Christmas campaign

All of Newlife’s families know how important our Nurse helpline is, and this year the amazing services is at the centre of our Christmas campaign. The Newlife Nurse Helpline is a lifeline for families, not just in the run up to the festive season, but all year round,...
Newlife festive season survival guide for parents

Newlife festive season survival guide for parents

Christmas is nearly upon us, which for most parents is a stressful time of year as they try to deal with the expectations of over-excited children and try to Do All of The Things that make the festive season magical for children. It may also be that you have a child,...
Grab your Black Friday bargains at Newlife!

Grab your Black Friday bargains at Newlife!

While many know Newlife for its amazing charity work which provides disabled and terminally ill children and their families with the equipment and support and they need – Newlife also has nine stores and a pop-up shop, all stocked with brand new items from High Street...