More Than a Charity: Why We’re So Proud of What We’ve Achieved Together
Our 2024/25 Annual Report is here. See the difference your support made, from parent support to professional training and maternity research.
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Down Syndrome UK makes flagship education programmes free for all educators on International Children’s Day
On International Children's Day, and as the government's SEND reforms leave thousands of families and educators facing uncertainty, Down Syndrome UK is taking practical action - making its Primary Education Programme and Early Years Development Programme free for every educator across the UK from September 2026.
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Mothers left in the dark over NG tube feeding decisions | Down Syndrome UK
New research reveals the emotional toll on mothers of children with Down syndrome who experience nasogastric (NG) tube feeding without clear information, support or exit planning.
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What is The Down Syndrome Act 2022?
Discover how the Down Syndrome Act 2022 is creating real change by ensuring public bodies meet the needs of people with Down syndrome.
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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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