Disability Awareness Day – what having the right equipment means!

Disability Awareness Day – what having the right equipment means!

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, we hand over to 16-year-old Rhys from London to talk about the impact equipment has made, not only on...
Making summer fun weatherproof for your kids of all abilities

Making summer fun weatherproof for your kids of all abilities

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 bored children, unmoored by the sudden lack of their regular routine, and in need of...
Enjoy summer fun at the beach for all the family

Enjoy summer fun at the beach for all the family

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 have equal facilities which can make such days difficult, if not impossible, if you have a disabled child....
Your chance to make your voice heard about disabled children

Your chance to make your voice heard about disabled children

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 approaching it’s more important than ever that we get a government that will place disabled...
Celebrating children by helping them live their best life every day

Celebrating children by helping them live their best life every day

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 and as a charity, is with the aim of helping them to live their best lives. For children with disabilities...
Newlife Nurses – here to help support your mental health too

Newlife Nurses – here to help support your mental health too

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 the information, care and support they need. At Newlife this is something the charity has been passionate...
Shining a light on children without a diagnosis

Shining a light on children without a diagnosis

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 a diagnosis there can be a general sense of what you can expect to happen, but there are around...
Racing to help disabled children receive equipment

Racing to help disabled children receive equipment

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, 10k or a half marathon. Among the participants were some 46 runners taking part to raise funds for Newlife, all raising funds so...