The Down’s Syndrome Association is appalled and horrified following the BBC’s Panorama investigation into the treatment of people with learning disabilities at Whorlton Hall. Our Chief Executive Carol Boys said: “The way that we are treating people with a learning disability in the UK today is a national disgrace. We have not learnt any lessons […]
Karen Gavin and her husband John are older parents, at 60 and 69. Their son Matthew (21) has the dual diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and severe Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the couple share looking after him at home. Matthew needs 1:1 care, 24 hours a day. John is at retirement age and works part-time and […]
We have been made aware of problems that people with Down’s syndrome may face when accessing visas for international travel. People with Down’s syndrome should be able to live full and rewarding lives in the same way as everybody else, including international travel. You can read more about Ashleigh’s story here. “The Down’s Syndrome Association is […]
Meet Charlie…one of the stars of Channel 4’s new series ‘Alone At Home’
