CBeebies presenter and actor George Webster has just launched his second book. A bright and...
Why Not? George Webster’s New Book
read more
News & Research
You’ll find the latest announcements about our work, fundraising and campaigning here, as well as calls for research participants and significant research findings.
A qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of adolescents with Down’s syndrome
A team from Ulster University are undertaking a research project on the lives of teenagers who...
Self-regulation in children with Down Syndrome, Autism and Williams Syndrome: Parent Rating
This study is asking for parents' perspectives on children’s ability to self-regulate. We are...
Parents perspectives on Music Therapy for Children with Down Syndrome
This research investigates the impact of music therapy on the dynamics of parent-child...
Our response to the failings at Poole Hospital
9 February 2024 We were appalled and distressed to read the details of the recent case of failings...
Introducing Our New Patrons… Actor Sally Phillips and Son Olly
Joining Together to Make a Difference Actor Sally Phillips and Son Olly Join the Down’s...
A qualitative exploration of ageing well with a Lifelong Disability in Black British Older Adults and their Carers
This study aims to understand what it is like being Black and getting older with Down’s syndrome....
The role of sleep in Down syndrome and aging
We are looking for people with Down syndrome, aged between 25-50 years old, to take part in a...
Can we Count on the SEND System?
19 January 2024 The Department for Education (DfE) have announced today that they will be...
A new adventure for star fundraiser – travelling the length of South America by motorbike
Richard ‘Dicky’ Barr and his trusty sidekick Tom Mouse have been on their travels again. At the...
In Memoriam – Dr Jennifer Dennis
We were deeply saddened to hear about the death of Dr Jennifer Dennis. One of the early pioneers...
Caring for Somone with a Learning Disability
Are you a family caregiver for an adult or child with an intellectual disability (learning...