Dear future consultant
A powerful letter from a mother to the consultant who offered to end her baby’s life at 38 weeks due to Down syndrome. A call for compassion, dignity and a reminder that every life deserves joy, respect and hope.
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Natasha Aidinyantz
Natasha has been working in marketing for over 12 years. Having started her career in digital marketing, she's now worked with several charities and has joined Down Syndrome UK as the Fundraising and Marketing Manager.
Dear future mum and dad
A beautiful letter from Heidi Carter, a proud Down syndrome advocate, written to her parents at birth. A message of reassurance, joy and future achievements that prove there is so much to celebrate.
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Families from Cornwall to Northern Ireland unite for nationwide Down syndrome awareness campaign
Families from Saltash in Cornwall to Dromara in Northern Ireland have already raised more than £11,000 this October for Down Syndrome UK’s Big PADS Push, a campaign bringing communities across the UK together to mark Down syndrome awareness month.
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Dear future mum
A powerful letter to a new mum processing her baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis. An emotional journey from grief to deep love, reminding us that the child we have is exactly who they’re meant to be.
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Dear future mama
A raw, funny and fiercely uplifting letter to a new mum coming to terms with a Down syndrome diagnosis. A powerful reminder that love, laughter and fierce pride are just around the corner.
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Dear future dad
A heartfelt letter from a dad to his past self, capturing the emotional journey of raising a child with Down syndrome. A message of honesty, growth and the unstoppable love that changes everything.
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Dear future wife
A joyful letter from a man with Down syndrome to his future wife, full of hope, pride and ambition. A celebration of love, independence and challenging outdated expectations — together, anything is possible.
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Dear future intensive care doctors and nurses
A powerful letter from a premature baby with Down syndrome to the intensive care team who fought for his life. A message of gratitude, hope and humanity — reminding us all what compassionate care can do.
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Helping your child with Down syndrome build friendships: Tips from parents
Discover practical tips for supporting children with Down syndrome to make friends, build confidence and connect with others. Advice from parents and additional expert suggestions.
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Dear future new mum
A powerful letter to a new mother processing her baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis. A message of love, cultural honesty and hope — reminding her that her voice, her pride and her daughter will change everything.
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