Friends and Family

Family & Friends

If a family member or friend of the family has recently given birth to a baby with Down's syndrome, firstly read our Friends and Family leaflet.

If have any questions please call our Helpline on 0208 614 5100 or 0333 121 2300 (not premium rate)* for some friendly advice

Information for Siblings

We understand that sometimes your experiences as a sibling might be a little different to that of your friends, classmates or work colleagues. 

Growing up with a brother or sister with Down's syndrome can be a mix of good and bad experiences and emotions.  Many siblings say their brother or sister with Down's syndrome has made their life better. All siblings, however, sometimes need a little extra understanding and support.  Have a read through our siblings leaflet for more information.

Call our Helpline on 0208 614 5100 or 0333 121 2300 (not premium rate)* if you have any questions or if you just need a friendly ear to listen.

Resources:

The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like To Have A Brother Or Sister With Special Needs is a collection of unedited comments by teens who have siblings with special needs.

Fasten Your Seatbelt is the first book written exclusively for teens with a brother or sister with Down syndrome.

*Our new 0333 number is charged at national rate for both mobile and landline calls, unlike 0845 numbers which can be expensive from a mobile, your calls are included within your minute allowance with no premium.