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Down's Syndrome Association

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Supporting people who have Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.

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Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign from the 9 - 15 June to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK's 5.8 million carers. This year the theme is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk

Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign from the 9 - 15 June to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK's 5.8 million carers.

This year the theme is 'Caring About Equality' highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers, including a greater risk
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You might recognise Thomas from a previous post — and we’re thrilled to share another exciting milestone in his journey! Thomas has officially passed his probation as a Warehouse Operative at Wincanton Worksop 🎉👏 He found the role through WorkFit, which supports people

You might recognise Thomas from a previous post — and we’re thrilled to share another exciting milestone in his journey!

Thomas has officially passed his probation as a Warehouse Operative at <a href="/wincantonplc/">Wincanton</a> Worksop 🎉👏

He found the role through WorkFit, which supports people
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Venus Blazing Music Trust Summer School: Register Now! 🎶 Join the Venus Blazing Summer School music and theatre skills week for young people 16 + who have Down's syndrome and learning disabilities, including autism, at the iconic Cultural Centre, King’s Place. There's also a

Venus Blazing Music Trust Summer School: Register Now! 🎶

Join the Venus Blazing Summer School music and theatre skills week for young people 16 + who have Down's syndrome and learning disabilities, including autism, at the iconic Cultural Centre, King’s Place. There's also a
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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 public ballot will open today, Tuesday 10 June, and will close on Tuesday 17 June. You can sign up over on their website: llhm.co.uk/ballot-26 If you're successful in the ballot, we’d be delighted if you’d consider running in support of

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DSEngage Live | Pilates Plus 🤸 Get energised ready for the weekend with a live online session of pilates…plus! Next Session: This Friday 13 June 2025. Time: 4 – 4.45pm. What you will need: •comfy clothing and trainers/bare feet •enough space to safely turn around and swing

DSEngage Live | Pilates Plus 🤸

Get energised ready for the weekend with a live online session of pilates…plus!

Next Session: This Friday 13 June 2025. Time: 4 – 4.45pm.

What you will need:
•comfy clothing and trainers/bare feet
•enough space to safely turn around and swing
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'Exploring barriers to diagnostic pathways in individuals with disabilities: A qualitative study' A team from University College London want to know why delays happen when people with mental health conditions (eg. depression, bipolar disorder) or learning disabilities (eg.

'Exploring barriers to diagnostic pathways in individuals with disabilities: A qualitative study'

A team from University College London want to know why delays happen when people with mental health conditions (eg. depression, bipolar disorder) or learning disabilities (eg.
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Access to inclusive breakfast clubs is essential for pupils who have Down’s syndrome, providing not only a nutritious start to the day but also important opportunities for social interaction and skill development. We therefore fully support this call on members of the House of

Access to inclusive breakfast clubs is essential for pupils who have Down’s syndrome, providing not only a nutritious start to the day but also important opportunities for social interaction and skill development. 

We therefore fully support this call on members of the House of
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'Finding out About Research into Alzheimer’s Disease.' Friday 27 June 2025 | 10-11am | Online | Free This is a webinar for adults who have Down’s syndrome and their supporters. There's still time to sign up, so make sure you do if this is an area you'd like to learn more

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DSA Futures – Health and Welfare Decisions Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 12 noon – 1pm | FREE At the age of 16, young people gain the right to make certain decisions for themselves when they have the capacity to do so. This session provides an overview of changes for parents and

DSA Futures – Health and Welfare Decisions

Tuesday 8 July 2025 | 12 noon – 1pm | FREE

At the age of 16, young people gain the right to make certain decisions for themselves when they have the capacity to do so. 

This session provides an overview of changes for parents and
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'Government Announces Investment in PE and Sport for Pupils with SEND.' The Department for Education recently announced a new investment to support improved access to Physical Education (PE) and sport for over 240,000 pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

'Government Announces Investment in PE and Sport for Pupils with SEND.' 

The Department for Education recently announced a new investment to support improved access to Physical Education (PE) and sport for over 240,000 pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
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📦 Max recently started a new role at WICKES in Yeovil, after moving on from his previous job. He’s been getting involved in a range of tasks, including unloading deliveries – lawn mowers included! – and is making steady progress with his mandatory training. Max says he’s

📦 Max recently started a new role at <a href="/Wickes/">WICKES</a> in Yeovil, after moving on from his previous job.

He’s been getting involved in a range of tasks, including unloading deliveries – lawn mowers included! – and is making steady progress with his mandatory training.

Max says he’s
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We support nearly 6,000 people who are members of nine private Facebook groups. They are a great place to discuss, chat and share things with each other. Each of our closed groups is tailored to support a specific group of users. Please click this link to see what groups we

We support nearly 6,000 people who are members of nine private Facebook groups. They are a great place to discuss, chat and share things with each other.

Each of our closed groups is tailored to support a specific group of users. 

Please click this link to see what groups we
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Here are the winning numbers for this week in our #DSALottery : 665088 Do we have any winners? Let us know in the comment section if you won anything from this weeks' draw!🥳 Your support helps the Down's Syndrome Association complete vital work, whilst also being in with the

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Our partner Learn and Thrive have lots of great resources on the subject of 'Respectful Relationships.' Using clear teaching and strategies, this series will help learners to understand a range of issues, from respectful behaviour online and in real-life, to dealing with

Our partner Learn and Thrive have lots of great resources on the subject of 'Respectful Relationships.'

Using clear teaching and strategies, this series will help learners to understand a range of issues, from respectful behaviour online and in real-life, to dealing with
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Wow... We've had 12 winners in our lottery in the last week! 🎉 It's just £4.34 a month and you’ll be entered into a prize draw every week with the chance to win: • a Lucky Dip • £25 • £1,000 • or the top prize of £25,000. If you haven't signed up yet and would like to,

Wow...

We've had 12 winners in our lottery in the last week! 🎉

It's just £4.34 a month and you’ll be entered into a prize draw every week with the chance to win:
• a Lucky Dip
• £25
• £1,000
• or the top prize of £25,000.

If you haven't signed up yet and would like to,
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Just to let you all know, our Regression Webinar on 19 June is now full and registration has closed. We will let you know about our next event, so don't worry if you have missed out this time. Thank you for all of your interest in this important topic.

Just to let you all know, our Regression Webinar on 19 June is now full and registration has closed. 

We will let you know about our next event, so don't worry if you have missed out this time.

Thank you for all of your interest in this important topic.
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We'd like to say a massive thank you to Hemingways who are one of our My Perspective 2025 Competition sponsors! đź’š Hemingways are specialists in e-commerce, distribution and gifting for brands. You can find out more about Hemingways here: loom.ly/oTNZwR8 My Perspective

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Regression in people who have Down's syndrome: 'Regression is a term that is used to describe the loss of previously acquired developmental skills in an individual. This can be in the areas of daily living, language, motor abilities/function, or social interaction. Regression

Regression in people who have Down's syndrome:

'Regression is a term that is used to describe the loss of previously acquired developmental skills in an individual. This can be in the areas of daily living, language, motor abilities/function, or social interaction. Regression
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⬇️TOMORROW⬇️ 🌟 WorkFit Conference 🌟 🗓️ Tuesday 17 June 2025 ⏰ 3 – 5pm 📍Online 🎟️ FREE! This event will not be recorded - Don't miss out !!! Join us to learn all about the WorkFit supported employment service — a powerful programme making inclusive employment a reality for

⬇️TOMORROW⬇️
🌟 WorkFit Conference 🌟
🗓️ Tuesday 17 June 2025
⏰ 3 – 5pm
📍Online
🎟️ FREE!
This event will not be recorded - Don't miss out !!!

Join us to learn all about the WorkFit supported employment service — a powerful programme making inclusive employment a reality for