Our Stories

Here you will find stories from the parents, families and friends of people who have Down’s syndrome.

30, Oct, 2020

Hi my name is Lexie, I am 18 years old. I have got two sisters, two chickens and two parents. I...

28, Oct, 2020

I have had a busy week this week with my usual routine. Also there is lots of work to do in the...

21, Oct, 2020

Now that I am swimming I have to get used to a new system. I have to have my trunks on before I...

21, Oct, 2020

I am still able to go to my activities by minibus for which I am very grateful. Yesterday’s...

20, Oct, 2020

Our WorkFit programme has recently been working with Sarah who told them that she was keen to work...

19, Oct, 2020

By Jesal's mum, Priya Tell us about Jesal… Jes is three years old and has two older siblings,...

19, Oct, 2020

Since my college is closed I have been doing my cooking classes at home. I made mushroom and...

14, Oct, 2020

Written by Peter Marie Laura (or ‘Laura’) my sister-in-law, is 39 years old and came to live with...

12, Oct, 2020

Marathon runner Michael makes history Michael Beynon has made history by becoming the first...

8, Oct, 2020

Meet Arya, who is 16 months old. Written by her mother, Sabeena. Arya is the most fun, loving, and...

5, Oct, 2020

Alan Hicks turned 50 last year. He lives with his mum and looks after her, as well as being a...

1, Oct, 2020

This week my sister who is a nurse, came to visit for two days so I loved the story of 5 year old...