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Downs Syndrome

Down’s Syndrome Association

The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) provide information and support for people with down syndrome, their families and carers, and professionals who work with them. They strive to improve knowledge of the condition, and champion the rights of people with down syndrome.           

https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/

The Down Syndrome Group Northamptonshire

The Down Syndrome Group Northamptonshire is a local charity that supports families and friends in the community who have a connection to people with Down Syndrome.

The purpose of the charity is to support families who have a connection with Down Syndrome, bringing these families together to offer advice, share experiences, and learn from each other. The charity is run by people with direct experience of Down Syndrome, in most cases parents.

http://www.downgroupnorthants.co.uk/

The Down Syndrome Group Northamptonshire – Honeypots Group

The Down Syndrome Group Northamptonshire (DSGN) and Kingsthorpe Children's Centre are hosting the Honeypots group for children with down syndrome (aged 0-5 years) living in Northamptonshire.

The group was formerly held in the Child Development Centre (CDC) at Northampton General Hospital. It's a great opportunity to meet other new parents and share help, support, and ideas.DSGN's private speech and language therapist will join some of the sessions to provide advice and support. The group will invite other professionals to come along and offer advice or information.Siblings are welcome. Car parking is available at the rear of the building. Please note: your children remain your responsibility and must be supervised at all times during the sessions.

UpsnDowns Northamptonshire

UpsnDowns provides support and advice for children, adults, and families affected by down syndrome in Northamptonshire. They work to increase awareness of down syndrome and to promote positive attitudes and approaches within the local and wider community.

UpsnDowns are here for you whether you have just received a diagnosis, already given birth to your baby, or have a child with down syndrome. They would love to hear from you. UpsnDowns is far more than a group just for children; it is a network which provides support and friendship for mums, dads, brothers, sisters, and extended families.

Whether you need someone to share a developmental milestone with, someone to talk to about a problem, or just a shoulder to cry on, there will always someone there for you.

http://www.upsndowns.co.uk/

Positive about Down’s Syndrome

A Website by parents for parents and parents-to-be

www.positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk

Down Syndrome UK

Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a national charity passionate about empowering parents and professionals to improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families in the UK.

www.downsyndromeuk.co.uk

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