Cambridgeshire and Peterborough young wheelchair users invited to share experiences to help shape future of WCS
Wheelchair users from across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving from children's to adult services are being encouraged to share their experiences to help improve wheelchair services…
Emergency funding boost allocated to enable SEND children to access equipment
An emergency £10 million of extra funding for Family Fund has been approved by the government to help thousands of special educational needs and disabled…
Newlife pleads for emergency government grant as specialist equipment runs low
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak in an open letter to appeal for financial support after it says it…
The science of seating and innovations in paediatric care
Padraig Finn joined Yorkshire Care Equipment in 2012. He took on a role as a seating assessor and has been using his background in physiotherapy…
Disabled children given access to life-saving equipment by UK postural support specialist
Jiraffe is coming to the aid of thousands of disabled children in the UK by offering to transport vital support equipment, usually accessed at school,…
Artist with MND who paints with her eyes voices support for Lifelites and Eyegaze tech
A lady with Motor Neurone Disease has been able to paint with her eyes and communicate with others thanks to life-changing assistive technology Eyegaze. Sarah…
Kidz to Adultz South postponed until September 2020
As the coronavirus situation continues to escalate in the UK with tighter restrictions being imposed on residents to reduce the risk of spreading the virus,…
New entry-level paediatric stander launches with comfortable and adjustable design
The new Sta by Smirthwaite is an entry-level stander for disabled children that is easy to use, comfortable and stylish whilst being strong and supportive.…
Charity’s conference demonstrates leading assistive technologies for disabled children
On the 4th of March, UK charity Lifelites held its Children’s Hospice Staff Conference in Birmingham to showcase the latest assistive technology that Lifelites donates…
Disabled children’s charity launches new range of toys to loan thanks to £100k donation
Credit: Newlife Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has launched a new range of toys called Play Therapy Pods (PTPs) to loan to families with…