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Date: 10th February 2022

Alan Cunningham Trustee of Down’s Syndrome Scotland shares his excitement as the 40th Anniversary of Down’s Syndrome Scotland approaches. Down’s Syndrome Scotland is 40 years old, and to celebrate, we are having a year of activities and initiatives that will not only drive awareness but will raise funds for important services and will aim to […]

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Inclusive Education For All

Date: 26th January 2022

During 2022, we are working with Down Syndrome International (DSi) and Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) on a UK-wide research and advocacy project on ‘Inclusive Education’. This project aims to raise awareness of the benefits of inclusive education for all learners, including those who have Down’s syndrome. What do we mean by Inclusive Education? Inclusive education is education that […]

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‘Tis the season to be . . .

Date: 3rd December 2021

As we near the end of 2021, our Chief Executive, Eddie McConnell reflects on the year and what is to come.    As 2021 draws to its inevitable close with almost indecent speed, I find myself reflecting on a year like no other.   This time last year, I distinctly recall an unparalleled eagerness to […]

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Statement on Down Syndrome Bill

Date: 25th November 2021

Down’s Syndrome Scotland (DSS) wholeheartedly welcomes the publication of the Down Syndrome Bill with its intention to improve the outcomes and provisions for people with Down’s syndrome. The Bill has its second reading in Westminster this Friday, 26th November 2021. Speaking after meeting with Kevin Stewart MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, […]

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An Update on Vaccinations

Date: 23rd November 2021

Earlier this month we sent an update to all our members to give them an update on the vaccination programme in Scotland in relation to the COVID booster dose, the winter flu vaccination and the extension of the programme to include 12–15-year-olds. In case you missed it or didn’t receive this communication here is that […]

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An update from singer & song-writer Matilda

Date: 26th October 2021

In March we heard from 17-year-old Matilda, who had just released her debut single ‘Invisible’ to celebrate Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week. Her Mum Katy gives us an update on how it went and what Matilda has been doing since then. “Matilda loved writing her song lyrics which she did one afternoon on the banks of […]

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An update from Musician Magnus

Date: 5th October 2021

In March we met 22-year-old Magnus, a multitalented musician. His Mum Linda gives us an update on what he has been up to since then.  “Magnus has been pretty busy this summer. Having completed the Skills, volunteering and physical sections of the Duke of Edinburgh silver award before the great lockdown, he just had to […]

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An update from Photographer Sam

Date: 5th October 2021

In March we met Sam, a keen photographer from Dumfries and Galloway. Sam is now back to work three days a week. He works in maintenance at the Gretna Green Group, where people can get married. He empties bins, tidies around the whole area and gives it a good impression for people visiting.  He helps […]

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An update from artist Georgie

Date: 4th October 2021

Back in March, we met 16-year-old Georgie an aspiring artist who was just starting out creating her own paintings and had designed some cards to sell in celebration of Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week. Her Mum Ann tells us all about what Georgie has been up to since then. “During lockdown, Georgie discovered a love of […]

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Pulse Oximetry for Adults with Learning Disabilities Study

Date: 3rd August 2021

Researchers from Glasgow Caledonia University and the University of Oxford are doing research into whether Adults with learning disabilities are at higher risk of developing respiratory problems than adults without learning disabilities in the general population. As part of this research, they are looking to monitor the respiratory health of adults with learning disabilities using […]

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