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New Life is a registered charity (#1155084) and raises money to buy specialist lifesaving equipment for neo-natal departments across the UK giving premature and very sick babies the best chance in life.


Press releases

Veterinary Surgeon moved to run half marathon for son born prematurely

Excitement Builds for the debut Half Marathon and 10K at Greenham Common as the event has now sold out. The inaugural Half Marathon and 10K... read more

09.01.2024 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Baby Samuel enables critical neonatal simulation training.

With the NHS under extreme pressure and neonatal units across the UK as busy as ever, ongoing specialist training for Neonatal staff is crucial to... read more

09.01.2024 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Breathing hope to families of special care babies as The Anderson...

A recent Christmas Luncheon held at The Rosewood Hotel, London and organised by The Anderson Foundation, resulted in a donation of £26,000 to the... read more

08.01.2024 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Baby Joshua enables critical neonatal simulation training.

With the NHS under extreme pressure and neonatal units across the UK as busy as ever, ongoing specialist training for Neonatal staff is crucial to... read more

28.11.2023 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Running for their lives: Greenham Common makes history as host to...

In an unprecedented move, Greenham Common in Newbury, Berkshire is set to host its inaugural Half Marathon and 10K event. Renowned for its... read more

13.11.2023 • By New Life Special Care Babies

21 challengers take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for premature babies

A team of 21 passionate supporters recently took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to support special care babies. They completed the 26-mile... read more

06.11.2023 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Kangaroo Care makes all the difference

When babies are born prematurely it goes without saying that they require specialist care. Many of these tiny babies need treatment for jaundice... read more

02.10.2023 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Special Care Babies charity receives grant from leading firm of...

New Life has been awarded £3,700 by the James Cowper Kreston Foundation in their 2023 Spring funding round. The Foundation helps charities to... read more

23.08.2023 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Father of smallest baby born at Basingstoke, plays in charity event.

The New Life charity 24-hour 2023 Sportathon event takes place on Saturday 13 th and Sunday 14 th of May at David Lloyd Newbury. This exciting... read more

11.05.2023 • By New Life Special Care Babies

New Life supports Newborn Life Support courses

Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), with the support of New Life Special Care babies, has developed a pre-hospital Newborn Life Support (NLS) Course... read more

15.12.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

World Prematurity Ball raises £22k for life-saving neonatal equipment

On Saturday 19 th November, New Life held its last social event of the year, a World Prematurity Ball at The Owners Club, Newbury Racecourse.... read more

21.11.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

200 players raise £27,000 for premature babies

New Life held its second fundraising golf day of the year on Friday 5 th August at Donnington Valley Golf Club, Newbury raising a staggering... read more

09.08.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Special blankets provide phototherapy at home for premature babies

When babies are born prematurely it goes without saying that they require specialist care, from specially trained medical staff. In addition, many... read more

18.07.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

SCBU Dares Wins - Neonatal staff and supporters take on SAS challenge...

A group of specialist neonatal medics from The Great Western Hospital, Swindon, along with other long-time supporters of New Life will take on the... read more

28.03.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

David Lloyd hosts a 24-hour Sportathon to raise money for premature babies

The David Lloyd 24-hour Sportathon in aid of New Life Special Care Babies was a popular event before lockdown and it is back! From 10 am on... read more

14.03.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

New Life Charity buys premature baby mannequin for Barnstaple neonatal unit

When babies are born prematurely it goes without saying that they require specialist care, interventions and often surgery from specially trained... read more

07.03.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Founder of New Life Special Care Babies receives a Lifetime Achievement...

CEO Trevor Goodall set up New Life Special Care Babies after the tragic loss of his twin boys Joshua and Samuel who were born prematurely at 24... read more

25.01.2022 • By New Life Special Care Babies

World Prematurity Ball raises £20k and a glass to twins Joshua and Samuel

On Saturday 20 th November, New Life held its last social event of the year, a World Prematurity Ball at Newbury Racecourse. The event was... read more

23.11.2021 • By New Life Special Care Babies

£1m milestone celebrated in style

Reaching the fundraising total of £1m has been a huge milestone for CEO Trevor Goodall and his charity, New Life Special Care Babies and this was... read more

11.10.2021 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Shining a light on what £500k can do for neo-natal care

In the last 26 years, the Great Western Hospital in Swindon has received over £500k worth of specialist equipment from the charity, New Life... read more

06.10.2021 • By New Life Special Care Babies

Local Berkshire father hits target of £1m for sick and premature babies

Trevor Goodall, CEO launched the charity, New Life Special Care Babies in 1995 after his twin boys, Joshua and Samuel were born three months... read more

01.10.2021 • By New Life Special Care Babies

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