Earlier this spring, George Webster published his second picture book - Why not?. Lindsay, a...
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.
The mental wellbeing of family carers of young people with learning disabilities during the transition period: The role of uncertainty
The transition period from childhood to adulthood for young people with learning disabilities and...
Exploring the experiences of siblings who have a brother or sister with Down’s Syndrome from underrepresented ethnicities
This research aims to explore what are the experiences of siblings who have a brother or sister...
Health and disability green paper
30 April 2024 The Government have recently announced plans to reform the disability benefits...
Why Not? George Webster’s New Book
CBeebies presenter and actor George Webster has just launched his second book. A bright and...
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...