Disability History Month – when equipment makes all the difference

Last updated Nov 13, 2024 | News

Disability History Month explores a different aspect of disability each year, and for 2024 it runs from November 14 to December 20, with the theme of Disability, Livelihood and Employment. Here Child and Family Service Development Manager, Becky Smith, reflects on the...

Find the best way for your family to celebrate Bonfire Night!

Oct 31, 2024 | News

Bonfire Night is a part of the British calendar that has evolved far beyond its original purpose and now signals the beginning of winter, and many of us love nothing more than huddling around a bonfire and gazing at the impressive firework displays turning the night...

Get ready for some spooky Halloween fun!

Last updated Oct 9, 2024 | News

As the autumn weather begins to bite, we know that Halloween is just around the corner, offering lots of spooky fun to be had. To help your Halloween be a real scream we’ve rounded up some ideas for you to try, whether you want to embrace it by attending some...

Make autumn walks a must-do on your list of activities!

Oct 4, 2024 | News

Summer already seems like a distant memory, and as the weather turns cooler and the days get shorter it can make it harder to keep children of all ages occupied and entertained. So getting outdoors as often as possible can make everyone feel a little less trapped and...

Finding the right help for your teen to make the most of university

Last updated Sep 24, 2024 | News

As the Autumn academic term starts lots of teens will be back in the swing of college or sixth form and trying to decide their next steps to achieve the future they want. Some may be considering university but fear it may be too difficult with their disability....

Making the right choice for your child’s school

Aug 28, 2024 | News

Whether your child is going to school for the first time, starting a new school or making the leap from primary to secondary, you both have lots of new experiences to navigate, with new teachers and friends to meet. But if your child has a disability of any type, it...

Disability Awareness Day – what having the right equipment means!

Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | News

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

Last updated Jul 9, 2024 | News

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

Last updated Jun 28, 2024 | News

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

Last updated Jun 19, 2024 | News

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...