by HayleyN | Feb 12, 2024 | Our Stories, Our Voice Our Stories
Richard and his sister Bethany both have Down’s syndrome. Richard is 41 and recently amazed the assistant vicar at his local church with his piano playing. He knows over 50 pieces of music by ear! When asked to write something for his local church Knowles...
by Kate Potter | Feb 9, 2024 | Policy & Campaigns
9 February 2024 We were appalled and distressed to read the details of the recent case of failings in care of a gentleman who had Down’s syndrome, who died whilst in hospital in Poole. Acute hospitals should have specially trained learning disability liaison nurses to...
by HayleyN | Feb 7, 2024 | Our Stories
Claire got in touch with us to share an update on her son Ryan. She has written about their family for the Down’s Syndrome Association blog before. Now, with Ryan turning 16, she wanted to share her hopes and worries as they make choices for his independence...
by Rachael Foster | Feb 7, 2024 | Our Voice Our Stories
The one thing Paddington Bear and I have in common is that we both love marmalade! My mum has a recipe for making tasty marmalade. While out shopping we came across some Sevilla Oranges which are the main ingredient for making marmalade. We bought some, then we used...
by HayleyN | Feb 1, 2024 | DSA News
Joining Together to Make a Difference Actor Sally Phillips and Son Olly Join the Down’s Syndrome Association as Patrons The Down’s Syndrome Association, DSA, is delighted to welcome British actor and comedian Sally Phillips and her son Olly, to...
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