Latest Newlife Foundation Press Statements

 

Car seat risk continues – five years after law changes

Sep 2011

Issue Despite the law on children's use of car seats changing five years ago this month (September), disabled youngsters are still being put at risk because families can't afford to buy specialist seating. Newlife is concerned...

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How the Road Traffic Act impacts on disabled children

Jun 2011

Issue The Road Traffic Act (1988) currently bans children under 14 from using very technologically advanced wheelchairs - a ‘class three vehicle' weighing up to 150kg. Wheelchairs heavier than 150kg are classed as cars,...

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