People on the clinically extremely vulnerable list in England have today received further guidance...
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Keeping safe from coronavirus: new guidance for adults who have Down’s syndrome
From this week, adults (18 and over) who have Down’s syndrome are to be added to the group of...
Green Homes Grant: make energy improvements to your home (England)
Check if you’re eligible for the Green Homes Grant scheme and see what improvements can be made to...
Election 2019 – some key issues for people with Down’s syndrome
You may like to ask your MP, and those who canvas your vote in the street or at your door, how their party will tackle these issues if they form the next government.
Updated NHS Resource
On the 4 November 2019, the NHS published updated information about Down’s syndrome. This...
New NICE guidance on growing older
Earlier this year, the DSA was pleased to be involved in shaping new guidance around growing older...
Information about Down’s syndrome for the NHS in Wales
Public Health Wales recently released the latest version of their leaflet 'Information for women...
Personal Child Health Record (PCHR) Insert for babies and children with Down’s syndrome – a reminder
The PCHR Insert is one of the tools that can be used to help you and health professionals ensure your child’s health is monitored properly.
All newborn children with Down’s syndrome should receive leukaemia test under new guidelines
Landmark new genetic testing has been developed to detect signs of a potentially fatal condition...
Statement from the DSA and DSRF: Engagement with The NHS in producing information about Down’s syndrome
We believe it is imperative that the official information provided to pregnant women/couples about pre-natal screening is up-to-date, accurate and balanced.
ITV Wales This Week programme: An End to Down’s Syndrome?
Welsh people with Down’s syndrome and their families share their experiences of what life with Down’s syndrome is like.
DSA’s response to offer of non-invasive pre-natal testing in Wales
From 30 April 2018 Wales will be the first of the UK nations to offer women non-invasive prenatal...