The way in which people in England can access COVID-19 lateral flow tests is changing. From 6...
Lateral flow tests available from pharmacies from 6 November
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Coronavirus
You’ll find all the most recent key announcements and updates about the coronavirus pandemic and people who have Down’s syndrome here.
Latest Covid-19 test and treatment advice
19 October 2022 Young people and adults who have Down's syndrome aged 12 and above are...
Autumn COVID booster vaccine programme begins
The NHS across the UK will shortly be inviting people for their autumn COVID booster vaccine. This...
Free covid-19 testing from 1 April
From today (31 March 2022), the NHS are sending a letter to all patients who are eligible for free...
New report on immune response to vaccination in people with Down’s syndrome
The following reports may be of interest: a new publication by Dr Diletta Valentini (Italy) and...
Latest guidance and Q&A on Covid-19 for people who have Down’s syndrome
4 January 2022 The government has issued its latest guidance for people who were previously...
Children aged 5 to 11 who have Down’s syndrome to be offered Covid-19 vaccine
Updated 3 February 2022 Vulnerable primary school children should be offered a low-dose of the...
Latest advice on new Covid-19 treatments for people who have Down’s syndrome and test positive
Updated 3 February 2022 The NHS are now offering new antibody and antiviral treatments to people...
Research finds Covid-19 vaccinations safe to use in people who have Down’s syndrome
Research from the Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS) has shown that Covid-19 vaccinations are...
Keeping safe this winter: Covid booster jabs and flu vaccinations
The latest advice regarding the Covid-19 booster is that you will be invited when it's your turn....
Changes to self-isolation guidance for care settings
From 16 August, anyone who is fully vaccinated will no longer need to self-isolate when they are a...
12-15 year olds now offered Covid vaccinations
7 August 2021 We have been extremely frustrated by the delay in getting invitations out to...