This weekend the Government will be testing a new emergency alert system. The test will...
UK emergency alert system test: Sunday 23 April 3pm
read more
Resources, Information & Training
Here you’ll find important updates, benefits news and information about the latest resources and training from the DSA.
Local elections and voter id
There will be local elections in many parts of the country on Thursday 4 May. These will be the...
31 March deadline for post 16 Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
30 March 2023 We want to remind you of the imminent statutory deadline of 31 March by which...
Transforming Future Support – removing the Work Capability Assessment
The Government's Health and disability white paper The Government has announced ambitious...
Connecting with Colleagues | Kate’s Blog
On Monday, I went to the Langdon down centre where members of the DSA from all over the UK had...
Small payments scheme – statement
1 March 2023 On 28 February, the Government published its response to the Ministry of...
Benefits update | Autumn Statement, 17 November 2022
Helen, our Benefits Adviser, has pulled together these key points from last week's Autumn...
Benefits Update – October 2022
By Helen Wild, Benefits Adviser 27 October 2022 Cost of Living Payment ...
Latest Covid-19 test and treatment advice
19 October 2022 Young people and adults who have Down's syndrome aged 12 and above are...
National Insurance credit for grandparents
If you have a child under 12 and they are looked after by grandparents whilst the parents are...
Cost of living payment – update
4 October 2022 The second part of the £650 cost of living payment, the first of...
GP Learning Disability Register – An important reminder
As Autumn approaches, we want to remind you that everyone who has Down’s syndrome (all ages)...