
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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23-01-2021 10:58:01
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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


This sends a positive message to our community who have actively supported the #DownSyndromeAct. Fantastic news & long overdue! Well done to everyone who worked hard to make this happen Rachael Ross MBE Gillian Keegan Sir Liam Fox Ken Ross OBE APPG for Down Syndrome National Down Syndrome Policy Group Prof Sue Buckley

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/



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


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


Thank you Gillian Keegan & Department for Education for this welcome measure. Great work from National Down Syndrome Policy Group & APPG for Down Syndrome Thank you Manor Park Primary Academy LEO Academy Trust Cognus Therapies for your support in providing excellent educational opportunities and support to pupils with #DownSyndrome


'Provide greater support' Sir Liam Fox tweets. Great new measure to include #DownSyndrome in school census in England in future 😀 #progress #DownSyndromeAct

Working to improve outcomes has led to pupils with #DownSyndrome being included in English school census Department for Education

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.


‘……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…

Thank you Department of Health and Social Care for a very informative meeting tonight with members of our Advisory Group. Thank you to all who came and contributed. Department of Health and Social Care Rachel Murray Sir Liam Fox Maria Caulfield CBE APPG for Down Syndrome #DownSyndromeAct


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,


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.


“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

Minister Stephen Kinnock explains why the consultation on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 - pioneered in UK Parliament by Sir Liam Fox & Baroness Hollins has been delayed. APPG for Down Syndrome Damian Hinds DownSyndrome Down Syndrome Liverpool UK Parliament Human Rights Committee Lord Speaker House of Commons Speaker UK House of Commons


Thank you to contributors, guests and members for participating in today’s APPG for Down Syndrome. Details of topics below ⬇️ florence garrett Damian Hinds Graham Stuart MP CIDDRG Sir Liam Fox Lee Barron Jack Abbott MP Jack Rankin MP 🇬🇧 Jim Shannon MP Rosa Monckton Lee Anderson MP

Thank you Minister Stephen Kinnock Department of Health and Social Care for working with the APPG for Down Syndrome & National Down Syndrome Policy Group to ensure the #DownSyndromeActGuidance is meaningful, robust & will improve outcomes for all. Reassuring timelines are confirmed for public consultation. Damian Hinds florence garrett #andrewcooper
