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For Families and Carers

We can offer you information, support and advice on any question or concern you have related to Down’s syndrome. We have specialist advisers who can provide you with information and support on issues such as health, social care, benefits and education for people with Down’s syndrome. We can help you to access support locally and may be able to direct you to other sources of information.

You will find a lot of information on these pages. If you can’t find what you are looking for or need further advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0333 1212 300 or email us on info@downs-syndrome.org.uk.

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Find out how our Information Team can help you and how to get in touch with support groups in your local area.

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For Families and Carers

You will find a lot of information on these pages. If you need further advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0333 1212 300 or email us on info@downs-syndrome.org.uk

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From the DSA – November 2018

There's been a lot happening at the DSA in the last couple of months and we wanted to highlight a couple of areas in particular...…
Tennis star Ben earns his level 1 coaching assistant award

Ben loves sport and recently earned his level 1 coaching assistant award! His mum Hayley kindly wrote this blog to tell us about how his coaches have supported him with his tennis...…
An Inclusive Force – Police Scoop Top Employment Award

Two young adults with Down’s syndrome have helped Wiltshire Police scoop a top employment award. The force was awarded the ‘Best Employer Practice’ accolade by the British Association of Su…