APPG for Down Syndrome (@appgds) 's Twitter Profile
APPG for Down Syndrome

@appgds

Our aims are to raise issues affecting people with Down syndrome, promote equality, campaign for equal access & highlight the innate worth of people with DS.

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Rachael Ross MBE (@rachaelross21) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Significant news #DownSyndrome will be added to the school census from Jan ’25. Proud to be part of the working team! Identifying pupil numbers & locations enables targeted provision, better outcomes & more accountability. Thanks Gillian Keegan Sir Liam Fox APPG for Down Syndrome National Down Syndrome Policy Group

Significant news #DownSyndrome will be added to the school census from Jan ’25. Proud to be part of the working team! Identifying pupil numbers &amp; locations enables targeted provision, better outcomes &amp; more accountability. Thanks <a href="/GillianKeegan/">Gillian Keegan</a> <a href="/LiamFox/">Sir Liam Fox</a> <a href="/APPGDS/">APPG for Down Syndrome</a> <a href="/NDSPolicyGroup/">National Down Syndrome Policy Group</a>
DSRF_UK (@dsrf_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amazing news! TU to Gillian Keegan Sir Liam Fox National Down Syndrome Policy Group APPG for Down Syndrome & advocates Jan 2025, Down syndrome will officially be recognized as a separate category in the School Census. #DownSyndromeAct This also has the potential to benefit healthcare too! dsrf-uk.org/school-census/

Amazing news! TU to <a href="/GillianKeegan/">Gillian Keegan</a>
<a href="/liamfox/">Sir Liam Fox</a> <a href="/NDSPolicyGroup/">National Down Syndrome Policy Group</a>  <a href="/appgds/">APPG for Down Syndrome</a> 
&amp; advocates Jan 2025, Down syndrome will officially be recognized as a separate category in the School Census. #DownSyndromeAct 
This also has the potential to benefit healthcare too!
dsrf-uk.org/school-census/
Gillian Keegan (@gilliankeegan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For the first time ever, we're adding #DownSyndrome to the school census. This is a really important step which I hope will help us better understand & improve the educational experience for children and young people with Down's Syndrome. My article 👇 thesun.co.uk/news/politics/…

National Down Syndrome Policy Group (@ndspolicygroup) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Welcome measure! From Jan 2025 #DownSyndrome to be added to school census in England identifying pupil numbers & locations enabling targeted provision for better outcomes & accountability. So glad to have helped with this #progress Many thanks Gillian Keegan Sir Liam Fox APPG for Down Syndrome

Welcome measure! From Jan 2025 #DownSyndrome to be added to school census in England identifying pupil numbers &amp; locations enabling targeted provision for better outcomes &amp; accountability. So glad to have helped with this #progress Many thanks <a href="/GillianKeegan/">Gillian Keegan</a> <a href="/LiamFox/">Sir Liam Fox</a> <a href="/APPGDS/">APPG for Down Syndrome</a>
APPG for Down Syndrome (@appgds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

News! From Jan 2025 pupils with #DownSyndrome will count, as English school census to identify pupil numbers & placements enabling targeted provision for better outcomes & accountability. APPG for Down Syndrome has contributed to this work. Thanks also Gillian Keegan Sir Liam Fox National Down Syndrome Policy Group

News! From Jan 2025 pupils with #DownSyndrome will count, as English school census to identify pupil numbers &amp; placements enabling targeted provision for better outcomes &amp; accountability. <a href="/APPGDS/">APPG for Down Syndrome</a> has contributed to this work. Thanks also <a href="/GillianKeegan/">Gillian Keegan</a> <a href="/LiamFox/">Sir Liam Fox</a> <a href="/NDSPolicyGroup/">National Down Syndrome Policy Group</a>
Rachael Ross MBE (@rachaelross21) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sir Liam Fox Gillian Keegan Department for Education National Down Syndrome Policy Group APPG for Down Syndrome This is fantastic news & long overdue. Identifying pupil numbers & locations ensures targeted DS provision & efficient guideline dissemination resulting in better outcomes & greater accountability. Well done to all involved.

APPG for Down Syndrome (@appgds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great team achievement from all involved in the #CountMeIn campaign. Such an important first step in supporting children and young people with Down syndrome in education.

National Down Syndrome Policy Group (@ndspolicygroup) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‘……we have passed 2 landmark pieces of legislation - the British Sign Language Act and the #DownSyndromeAct.’ This is an epic achievement. We’re proud to work with Sir Liam Fox Gillian Keegan Maria Caulfield CBE Department of Health and Social Care & grateful for overwhelming support. gov.uk/government/new…

Ian Blackford (@blackfordian1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness event aimed at amplifying the voices of people with Down’s syndrome, highlighting their vital role in our communities and calling for their full participation in anything affecting their lives. APPG for Down Syndrome,

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness event aimed at amplifying the voices of people with Down’s syndrome, highlighting their vital role in our communities and calling for their full participation in anything affecting their lives.

<a href="/APPGDS/">APPG for Down Syndrome</a>,
APPG for Down Syndrome (@appgds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Productive APPG for Down Syndrome with valuable contributions from Down Syndrome Cheshire and National Down Syndrome Policy Group Advisory Group highlighting their day to day challenges with education, employment, housing and healthcare.

Productive APPG for Down Syndrome with valuable contributions from <a href="/DownsCheshire/">Down Syndrome Cheshire</a> and <a href="/NDSPolicyGroup/">National Down Syndrome Policy Group</a> Advisory Group highlighting their day to day challenges with education, employment, housing and healthcare.
APPG for Down Syndrome (@appgds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“As co-chair, it is a privilege to pick up on Sir Liam’s work; the next critical phase needs to be the publication of supporting guidance for the #DownSyndromeAct.” Damian Hinds