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News & Research
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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...
Thoughts on the Down Syndrome Bill
by Carol Boys, Chief Executive, Down's Syndrome Association 26 November 2021 The Down Syndrome...
Universal Credit for students
Legislation is due to be introduced on 15 December that will stop students from claiming Universal...
Publication of the Down Syndrome Bill
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) wasn’t invited to be involved in the development of the...
DSA WorkFit Welcomes New Employment Officer Roy
A retired Police Control Room Manager of more than 40 years has joined forces with the Swindon...
Mum launches new product as legacy to her daughter
Mum Wendy Harris-Amo has spent years working on a product inspired by her late daughter Phoebe. On...
Survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children under 11 years old who have Down’s Syndrome
Professor Lakhanpaul and the team at UCL have teamed up with the Down’s Syndrome Association and...
Tom Mouse sets off on another exciting adventure!
Back in 2019 we were delighted to share an interview between adventurer extraordinaire, Tom Mouse,...
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....
Why I Ran the London Marathon for the DSA (twice!)
Written by Peter Stafford Pre-marathon - why I'm taking on the challenge In 2013 my son,...
Introducing our new Patron… Mr Motivator!
We are delighted to announce that 90s television and fitness legend Derrick Evans MBE, AKA Mr...