May 24, 2023 | News
As we celebrate the difference volunteers can make in communities across the UK, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is saying a huge ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who give their time, to help Newlife provide specialist equipment and support to thousands of...
May 15, 2023 | News
For parents or carers of disabled children life can prove exhausting and overwhelming, but it can be hard to think about your own needs or your own mental health when there is always so much to do, to plan for and appointments to attend. Although help to cope is often...
May 3, 2023 | News
A 13-year-girl from Doncaster who has bones so fragile they can easily break, just from being lifted, urgently needs a specialist mobile hoist to allow her and her mum to leave their home together for more than a few hours so they can enjoy experiences together and...
Apr 25, 2023 | News
On the Bank Holiday to celebrate the King’s coronation, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children will be opening their doors to show members of the public how they can help disabled and terminally ill children by volunteering in a variety of ways. Newlife’s open day...
Apr 20, 2023 | News
Thinking about the future can be hard when you have a disabled child. Their future and ability to be independent may not be clear, or you may know that they will always need a high level of care. However, there may come a time when you are not able to provide this for...
Apr 20, 2023 | News
Helping disabled and terminally ill children across the UK receive the vital equipment they need is something Newlife has been committed to for more than 30 years, but with no government funding we rely on fundraising – and the kindness and generosity of those willing...
Apr 20, 2023 | News
Need help with your Newlife application? We know filling out forms isn’t always the easiest task, so at Newlife we have tried to make the process as simple and straight forward as possible. Application forms for all our equipment services – Equipment Grants, Emergency...
Apr 20, 2023 | News
Respite care or short breaks can be an essential part of caring for your disabled child, not only allowing you time to do other things and spend quality time with other children in your family, but also have vital time to rest, relax and recharge so you can tackle...
Apr 4, 2023 | News
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which began with World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 1 – dedicated to raising awareness of the signs, symptoms and realities of autism, but also to promote acceptance. At Newlife, greater acceptance of all children with...
Mar 29, 2023 | News
Newlife has launched an appeal to fund a specialist car seat for two-year-old Elijah after Covid left him with brain damage and needing 24-hour oxygen. Elijah from Horsforth in Leeds tested positive for Covid in November 2021, but after having a temperature of 40.7...
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