Nov 10, 2023 | News
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, especially when there are queues and busy crowds to navigate and lots of noise or flashing...
Oct 18, 2023 | News
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. This year Invisible Disabilities Week falls between October 15 – 21, shining a light on how a child and their...
Oct 10, 2023 | News
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 and it can be hard to think about your own needs or your own mental health when there is...
Oct 4, 2023 | News
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 that we all need to do. Not only will this provide peace of mind and ensure that your...
Sep 26, 2023 | News
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 of uniform to give away, including black and grey trousers and skirts, jumpers in a mixture of colours,...
Sep 26, 2023 | News
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 and entertained. But there’s lots you can do either outdoors or inside on rainy days that can...
Sep 19, 2023 | News
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? Well, the day was started by a group of men in America as a bit of fun, because well,...
Aug 31, 2023 | News
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, getting to know new teachers, new friends and having new goals and expectations. But if your child...
Aug 1, 2023 | News
The first Wednesday of August is National Play Day in the UK – with this year’s theme being everyday low-cost or no-cost play adventures that children can enjoy at home, in settings, and in our communities. But as parents of disabled children know, even play can...
Jul 12, 2023 | News
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is pleased to announce the appointment of new Chief Executive, Fiona Robinson. Fiona will be leading the charity and it’s ten storesacross the UK into a new chapter, working alongside its board of trustees who are dedicated to...
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