Long-time fundraisers for the Down's Syndrome Association (DSA), Richard ‘Dicky’ Barr and his...
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.
NHS speech and language therapy provision for children who have Down’s syndrome
We would like to gain insight into NHS speech and language therapy provision for children who have...
Seven marathons in seven days for superstar fundraising duo
Over the years, Adam Constable and Johnnie Wraith (the self-named ‘Putney Gumps') have raised...
Language in adults and young people who have Down’s syndrome
Searching for language markers of age-related cognitive changes Can you help? People who have...
Statement on the inquest into the death of Julie Barton
The DSA are saddened to hear of the circumstances surrounding the death of Julie Barton. Our...
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...
The Disability Employment Gap Report and why the WorkFit model ‘works’
We are pleased to have contributed to the Disability Employment Gap Report and look forward to its...
Supporting someone through their vaccination
In light of the recent announcement by the Joint Committee on Immunisation and Vaccination (JVCI)...
Land’s End to John O’Groats – how a ‘crazy idea’ became a reality
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) would like to thank the self-named, ‘Four middle-aged blokes...
Vaccine response survey : Covid-19 and Down’s syndrome
The Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS) has organised an international online survey to collect...
Skydive event raises whopping £63,000
We are delighted to report that our #50for50 skydive event raised more than £63,000! We are so, so...