Not a Level Playing Field – or Ballroom, or Classroom
When Ellie Goldstein danced on Strictly, it showed what true inclusion can look like. At Down Syndrome UK, we believe equity, not equality, helps everyone shine.
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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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Women offered prenatal screening for Down syndrome “left abandoned” with little information and support from healthcare professionals
Ahead of National Learning Disabilities Week (16th - 22nd June), national charity Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is celebrating the fact that more children with Down syndrome than ever before are thriving in mainstream education.
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Celebrating an extraordinary year: Down syndrome UK’s 2023/24 achievements
As we reflect on our fifth year as a registered charity, we're filled with immense pride at what we've accomplished together. From expanding our educational support to reaching thousands of families across the UK, 2023/24 has been a year of remarkable growth and impact.
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Down Syndrome UK welcomes national maternity care investigation, calls for focus on inclusive care standards
Down Syndrome UK has welcomed the Health Secretary's announcement of a national investigation into maternity care standards, emphasising the need for inclusive care that recognises and supports the diverse experiences of all families, including those receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis during maternity care.
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Little Wights Clothing chooses DSUK as their 2025 Charity of the Year
We're delighted to announce that Little Wights Clothing, a beautiful small business based on the Isle of Wight, has chosen Down Syndrome UK as their charity of the year for 2025. Behind this heartwarming partnership is a personal story.
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Class Acts: More Young People Than Ever With Down Syndrome Thriving In Mainstream Schools
Ahead of National Learning Disabilities Week (16th - 22nd June), national charity Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is celebrating the fact that more children with Down syndrome than ever before are thriving in mainstream education.
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Celebrating World Down syndrome Day: Nicola Enoch’s inspiring story on the Wild Card Whose Shoes podcast
Discover Nicola Enoch’s inspiring journey from despair to advocacy for families of children with Down syndrome. Listen to her powerful conversation on the Wild Card Whose Shoes podcast for World Down syndrome Day.
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