By Carol Boys, Chief Executive At the end of last year, we shared an update about our World Health Organisation (WHO) Guidance project. I thought it was worth revisiting that topic today to update you all on the progress that has been made. Background Many years ago, the DSA campaigned for better healthcare for people […]
We were very pleased to be asked for our input last year with the production of some resources to help professionals ensure they are providing a high quality service to people with diabetes and a learning disability. Our information team contributed to the following resources: Top tips for practitioners: Talking to people with a learning […]
A new study from researchers at King’s Health Partners and South London and the Maudsley Foundation NHS trust shows that people with Down’s syndrome who develop dementia can benefit from drugs commonly used to treat the condition. The work, led by Professor André Strydom (King’s College London) and published online this week in the British […]
The DSA has been appalled to hear of the circumstances surrounding the death of Richard Handley during the course of the inquest into his death. Our thoughts are with Richard’s family at this very sad and difficult time. Richard, who had a number of health issues, died in hospital in 2012. The Coroner has been […]
Have you thought about getting vaccinated this winter?
From visiting the doctor to having an operation
Down2Earth were back together last weekend, with a lovely big turn out and lots of good news to share. We were looking at the Adult Health Book, about how the DSA can make it better for people with Down’s syndrome. We talked about who we can talk to if we are hurt or ill, and […]
On 19 September our Services Development Manager, Julian Hallett, attended a very interesting conference in London hosted by The Dementia Action Alliance. The Alliance is a network of organisations, partly funded by Public Health England, whose aim is to connect, share best practice and take action on dementia. They currently have a focus on improving […]
It’s important that people with Down’s syndrome are properly registered. Find out why
By Stuart Mills, Information Officer, Down’s Syndrome Association Mental wellbeing Sarah Stewart-Brown, professor of public health at the University of Warwick and a wellbeing expert, describes mental wellbeing as follows: “Feeling happy is a part of mental wellbeing. But it’s far from the whole. Feelings of contentment, enjoyment, confidence and engagement with the world are […]
