Down's Syndrome Association
@dsa-uk.bsky.social
We are a national organisation, committed to improving quality of life for people who have Down’s syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.
Do you support a person to attend hearing appointments? 👂
Our resource for carers provides tips on what information the audiologist needs and what you can do to prepare the person for the assessment.
Link: https://loom.ly/lZYe8z0
Our resource for carers provides tips on what information the audiologist needs and what you can do to prepare the person for the assessment.
Link: https://loom.ly/lZYe8z0
February 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Do you support a person to attend hearing appointments? 👂
Our resource for carers provides tips on what information the audiologist needs and what you can do to prepare the person for the assessment.
Link: https://loom.ly/lZYe8z0
Our resource for carers provides tips on what information the audiologist needs and what you can do to prepare the person for the assessment.
Link: https://loom.ly/lZYe8z0
Learning Disability England are hosting an online session with the Department of Health and Social Care on the Fair Pay Agreement Consultation next week on Tuesday 17 Feb at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Find out more and sign up here: https://loom.ly/w_A6EgU
Find out more and sign up here: https://loom.ly/w_A6EgU
February 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Learning Disability England are hosting an online session with the Department of Health and Social Care on the Fair Pay Agreement Consultation next week on Tuesday 17 Feb at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Find out more and sign up here: https://loom.ly/w_A6EgU
Find out more and sign up here: https://loom.ly/w_A6EgU
For this year’s DSAW and WDSD we are joining with people around the world to stand Together Against Loneliness!
We want you to get involved! 💚
Tell your story, share your friendship photos, reach out to your community. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/dfQxMJM
We want you to get involved! 💚
Tell your story, share your friendship photos, reach out to your community. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/dfQxMJM
February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
For this year’s DSAW and WDSD we are joining with people around the world to stand Together Against Loneliness!
We want you to get involved! 💚
Tell your story, share your friendship photos, reach out to your community. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/dfQxMJM
We want you to get involved! 💚
Tell your story, share your friendship photos, reach out to your community. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/dfQxMJM
Every classroom must be inclusive.
Every classroom must be a safe, accessible and welcoming space for disabled children, including those who have Down’s syndrome. Inclusion cannot be confined to a separate room.
Full DSA Statement on Proposed ‘Inclusion Bases’ here: https://loom.ly/H8rrEv0
Every classroom must be a safe, accessible and welcoming space for disabled children, including those who have Down’s syndrome. Inclusion cannot be confined to a separate room.
Full DSA Statement on Proposed ‘Inclusion Bases’ here: https://loom.ly/H8rrEv0
February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Every classroom must be inclusive.
Every classroom must be a safe, accessible and welcoming space for disabled children, including those who have Down’s syndrome. Inclusion cannot be confined to a separate room.
Full DSA Statement on Proposed ‘Inclusion Bases’ here: https://loom.ly/H8rrEv0
Every classroom must be a safe, accessible and welcoming space for disabled children, including those who have Down’s syndrome. Inclusion cannot be confined to a separate room.
Full DSA Statement on Proposed ‘Inclusion Bases’ here: https://loom.ly/H8rrEv0
Can you help us?
We’re looking for families of children who have Down’s syndrome (5-16yrs) who are willing to speak to the media about education/inclusion.
We are looking for several families to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/hW6LD7c
We’re looking for families of children who have Down’s syndrome (5-16yrs) who are willing to speak to the media about education/inclusion.
We are looking for several families to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/hW6LD7c
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Can you help us?
We’re looking for families of children who have Down’s syndrome (5-16yrs) who are willing to speak to the media about education/inclusion.
We are looking for several families to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/hW6LD7c
We’re looking for families of children who have Down’s syndrome (5-16yrs) who are willing to speak to the media about education/inclusion.
We are looking for several families to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/hW6LD7c
Hearing impairment is common in adults and children who have Down’s syndrome, so regular hearing tests are vital.
Our resource covers types of hearing impairment, what to expect in a hearing assessment and ways to support people wearing hearing aids.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/GeiTXEw
Our resource covers types of hearing impairment, what to expect in a hearing assessment and ways to support people wearing hearing aids.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/GeiTXEw
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Hearing impairment is common in adults and children who have Down’s syndrome, so regular hearing tests are vital.
Our resource covers types of hearing impairment, what to expect in a hearing assessment and ways to support people wearing hearing aids.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/GeiTXEw
Our resource covers types of hearing impairment, what to expect in a hearing assessment and ways to support people wearing hearing aids.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/GeiTXEw
Eye conditions in adults may occur more often and at a younger age in people who have Down’s syndrome.
In this resource, Professor Maggie Woodhouse writes about the key things you need to know.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/cbG1hbc
In this resource, Professor Maggie Woodhouse writes about the key things you need to know.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/cbG1hbc
February 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Eye conditions in adults may occur more often and at a younger age in people who have Down’s syndrome.
In this resource, Professor Maggie Woodhouse writes about the key things you need to know.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/cbG1hbc
In this resource, Professor Maggie Woodhouse writes about the key things you need to know.
You can read it here: https://loom.ly/cbG1hbc
Bild’s ( BILD - The British Institute of Learning Disabilities ) #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities conference will be taking place online on 25 Feb 2026 - make sure to sign up if you haven't already.
You can find out more about the conference and book your tickets here: https://loom.ly/IhXQB2A
You can find out more about the conference and book your tickets here: https://loom.ly/IhXQB2A
February 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Bild’s ( BILD - The British Institute of Learning Disabilities ) #GrowingOlderWithLearningDisabilities conference will be taking place online on 25 Feb 2026 - make sure to sign up if you haven't already.
You can find out more about the conference and book your tickets here: https://loom.ly/IhXQB2A
You can find out more about the conference and book your tickets here: https://loom.ly/IhXQB2A
Staff members from the DSA will be attending the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival on Wednesday 11 February at the Windsor Suite, Imperial Royal National Hotel.
We also have a stand at this event. Make sure to pop over to our stand to say hello, if you're attending!
We also have a stand at this event. Make sure to pop over to our stand to say hello, if you're attending!
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Staff members from the DSA will be attending the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival on Wednesday 11 February at the Windsor Suite, Imperial Royal National Hotel.
We also have a stand at this event. Make sure to pop over to our stand to say hello, if you're attending!
We also have a stand at this event. Make sure to pop over to our stand to say hello, if you're attending!
Did you know that your child should be having have eye examinations every year?
Our resource written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse contains evidence-based recommendations for your child’s eye care and the reasons why this is important.
Please find our resource here: https://loom.ly/GX_XqQc
Our resource written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse contains evidence-based recommendations for your child’s eye care and the reasons why this is important.
Please find our resource here: https://loom.ly/GX_XqQc
February 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Did you know that your child should be having have eye examinations every year?
Our resource written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse contains evidence-based recommendations for your child’s eye care and the reasons why this is important.
Please find our resource here: https://loom.ly/GX_XqQc
Our resource written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse contains evidence-based recommendations for your child’s eye care and the reasons why this is important.
Please find our resource here: https://loom.ly/GX_XqQc
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short, anonymous survey for children aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition and their parents, carers, and family members.
Link for survey: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
Link for survey: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
February 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short, anonymous survey for children aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition and their parents, carers, and family members.
Link for survey: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
Link for survey: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
Our resource about 'Eye Conditions in Children' written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse has recently been updated. As well as including common eye conditions it also covers eye tests and some frequently asked questions from parents. 👁️
You can view it here: https://loom.ly/fehvQBA
You can view it here: https://loom.ly/fehvQBA
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Our resource about 'Eye Conditions in Children' written by Professor Maggie Woodhouse has recently been updated. As well as including common eye conditions it also covers eye tests and some frequently asked questions from parents. 👁️
You can view it here: https://loom.ly/fehvQBA
You can view it here: https://loom.ly/fehvQBA
DSEngage Live | Dance Class 🎶
Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance via Zoom!
Next Session: Thursday 5 February 2026 (tomorrow.) Time: 9.30 – 10.15am.
The sessions will be led by a Dance Leader from DanceSyndrome.
Book here: https://loom.ly/fEn2yVs
Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance via Zoom!
Next Session: Thursday 5 February 2026 (tomorrow.) Time: 9.30 – 10.15am.
The sessions will be led by a Dance Leader from DanceSyndrome.
Book here: https://loom.ly/fEn2yVs
February 4, 2026 at 7:45 AM
DSEngage Live | Dance Class 🎶
Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance via Zoom!
Next Session: Thursday 5 February 2026 (tomorrow.) Time: 9.30 – 10.15am.
The sessions will be led by a Dance Leader from DanceSyndrome.
Book here: https://loom.ly/fEn2yVs
Join people who have Down’s syndrome from all over the country to Wake up and dance via Zoom!
Next Session: Thursday 5 February 2026 (tomorrow.) Time: 9.30 – 10.15am.
The sessions will be led by a Dance Leader from DanceSyndrome.
Book here: https://loom.ly/fEn2yVs
The DSA are members of the Disabled Children's Partnership (DCP) and we would welcome and encourage young people who have Down's syndrome to engage in their survey.
Link to the survey here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26
Easy Read version here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26ER
Link to the survey here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26
Easy Read version here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26ER
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
The DSA are members of the Disabled Children's Partnership (DCP) and we would welcome and encourage young people who have Down's syndrome to engage in their survey.
Link to the survey here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26
Easy Read version here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26ER
Link to the survey here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26
Easy Read version here: https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26ER
The month of February is 'National Children's Dental Health Month'. This awareness month focuses on promoting good oral hygiene habits for children. 🦷
We have a resource that relates to this: 'Oral health care for children.'
Click here for the full resource: https://loom.ly/dVJLPFY
We have a resource that relates to this: 'Oral health care for children.'
Click here for the full resource: https://loom.ly/dVJLPFY
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The month of February is 'National Children's Dental Health Month'. This awareness month focuses on promoting good oral hygiene habits for children. 🦷
We have a resource that relates to this: 'Oral health care for children.'
Click here for the full resource: https://loom.ly/dVJLPFY
We have a resource that relates to this: 'Oral health care for children.'
Click here for the full resource: https://loom.ly/dVJLPFY
Tell it Right® Webinar for Maternity Services and Universities | On-demand | Free
This webinar is for all student and health professionals working in fetal medicine, maternity and neonatal services including midwives, neonatal nurses, sonographers and health visitors: https://loom.ly/Ae2NZQw
This webinar is for all student and health professionals working in fetal medicine, maternity and neonatal services including midwives, neonatal nurses, sonographers and health visitors: https://loom.ly/Ae2NZQw
January 31, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Tell it Right® Webinar for Maternity Services and Universities | On-demand | Free
This webinar is for all student and health professionals working in fetal medicine, maternity and neonatal services including midwives, neonatal nurses, sonographers and health visitors: https://loom.ly/Ae2NZQw
This webinar is for all student and health professionals working in fetal medicine, maternity and neonatal services including midwives, neonatal nurses, sonographers and health visitors: https://loom.ly/Ae2NZQw
Have you got your 'Lots of Socks' yet?! 🧦
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2026 (21 March) the Lots Of Socks way!
Please support the DSA and WDSD by getting your pair here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/product/lots-of-socks-2026-individual-pairs/
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2026 (21 March) the Lots Of Socks way!
Please support the DSA and WDSD by getting your pair here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/product/lots-of-socks-2026-individual-pairs/
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Have you got your 'Lots of Socks' yet?! 🧦
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2026 (21 March) the Lots Of Socks way!
Please support the DSA and WDSD by getting your pair here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/product/lots-of-socks-2026-individual-pairs/
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2026 (21 March) the Lots Of Socks way!
Please support the DSA and WDSD by getting your pair here: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/product/lots-of-socks-2026-individual-pairs/
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
We welcome the updated publication of the 8th LeDeR report for 2023.
Although the report provides important insights, the pace of change remains far too slow.
Response in full here: https://loom.ly/qgg6G1I
Although the report provides important insights, the pace of change remains far too slow.
Response in full here: https://loom.ly/qgg6G1I
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
We welcome the updated publication of the 8th LeDeR report for 2023.
Although the report provides important insights, the pace of change remains far too slow.
Response in full here: https://loom.ly/qgg6G1I
Although the report provides important insights, the pace of change remains far too slow.
Response in full here: https://loom.ly/qgg6G1I
A reminder that anyone aged 14 and over can request an annual health check at their GP practice.
This should then result in any health needs being met and a plan for moving forward to ensure optimum health throughout the year.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/YQ8ENds
This should then result in any health needs being met and a plan for moving forward to ensure optimum health throughout the year.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/YQ8ENds
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 AM
A reminder that anyone aged 14 and over can request an annual health check at their GP practice.
This should then result in any health needs being met and a plan for moving forward to ensure optimum health throughout the year.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/YQ8ENds
This should then result in any health needs being met and a plan for moving forward to ensure optimum health throughout the year.
Find out more here: https://loom.ly/YQ8ENds
We are pleased to be involved with this year’s Growing Older with a Learning Disability annual conference. The conference will be taking place entirely online on 25 February 2026.
Julian Hallett, Services Development Manager will be running a workshop session.
Book here: https://loom.ly/apZImL8
Julian Hallett, Services Development Manager will be running a workshop session.
Book here: https://loom.ly/apZImL8
January 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We are pleased to be involved with this year’s Growing Older with a Learning Disability annual conference. The conference will be taking place entirely online on 25 February 2026.
Julian Hallett, Services Development Manager will be running a workshop session.
Book here: https://loom.ly/apZImL8
Julian Hallett, Services Development Manager will be running a workshop session.
Book here: https://loom.ly/apZImL8
Call for Families: Help Us Shape the Conversation on Education Reform.
We are looking for several families (who meet a specific criteria) to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
To find out more/find out how to get involved, please click here: https://loom.ly/vIzeq6Q
We are looking for several families (who meet a specific criteria) to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
To find out more/find out how to get involved, please click here: https://loom.ly/vIzeq6Q
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Call for Families: Help Us Shape the Conversation on Education Reform.
We are looking for several families (who meet a specific criteria) to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
To find out more/find out how to get involved, please click here: https://loom.ly/vIzeq6Q
We are looking for several families (who meet a specific criteria) to be on standby for a range of potential opportunities.
To find out more/find out how to get involved, please click here: https://loom.ly/vIzeq6Q
DSEngage Live | Get Moving (Formerly Pilates Plus) 🤸
Get energized ready for the weekend with a live online session of fun moves and exercise with Marie and friends.
Next Session: 30 January 2026. Time: 10-10.45am.
Sign up here: https://loom.ly/-T0bZlY
Get energized ready for the weekend with a live online session of fun moves and exercise with Marie and friends.
Next Session: 30 January 2026. Time: 10-10.45am.
Sign up here: https://loom.ly/-T0bZlY
January 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
DSEngage Live | Get Moving (Formerly Pilates Plus) 🤸
Get energized ready for the weekend with a live online session of fun moves and exercise with Marie and friends.
Next Session: 30 January 2026. Time: 10-10.45am.
Sign up here: https://loom.ly/-T0bZlY
Get energized ready for the weekend with a live online session of fun moves and exercise with Marie and friends.
Next Session: 30 January 2026. Time: 10-10.45am.
Sign up here: https://loom.ly/-T0bZlY
Parents of Children with Heart Disease: Share your voice and help shape the future of children’s heart care.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short anonymous survey for children (aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition.)
Link for survey here: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short anonymous survey for children (aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition.)
Link for survey here: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Parents of Children with Heart Disease: Share your voice and help shape the future of children’s heart care.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short anonymous survey for children (aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition.)
Link for survey here: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust are running a short anonymous survey for children (aged 0-18 with a congenital or acquired heart condition.)
Link for survey here: https://loom.ly/C8gBxes
The DSA are members of the Inclusive Parliament Coalition.
🚨 Inclusive Parliament Coalition welcomes the House of Commons Modernisation Committee report.
✅ We are pleased with some recommendations.
❌ More needs to be done to make UK Parliament accessible to signers: https://loom.ly/dO6OHIU
🚨 Inclusive Parliament Coalition welcomes the House of Commons Modernisation Committee report.
✅ We are pleased with some recommendations.
❌ More needs to be done to make UK Parliament accessible to signers: https://loom.ly/dO6OHIU
January 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The DSA are members of the Inclusive Parliament Coalition.
🚨 Inclusive Parliament Coalition welcomes the House of Commons Modernisation Committee report.
✅ We are pleased with some recommendations.
❌ More needs to be done to make UK Parliament accessible to signers: https://loom.ly/dO6OHIU
🚨 Inclusive Parliament Coalition welcomes the House of Commons Modernisation Committee report.
✅ We are pleased with some recommendations.
❌ More needs to be done to make UK Parliament accessible to signers: https://loom.ly/dO6OHIU
Online Support Group for Families of People who have Down’s syndrome Aged 40+:
Thursday 5 February 2026 | 10.30 – 11.30am | FREE
This new support group is for parents and siblings who support a person age 40 and over.
Please see here to sign up and to find out more: https://loom.ly/7_pLMtc
Thursday 5 February 2026 | 10.30 – 11.30am | FREE
This new support group is for parents and siblings who support a person age 40 and over.
Please see here to sign up and to find out more: https://loom.ly/7_pLMtc
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Online Support Group for Families of People who have Down’s syndrome Aged 40+:
Thursday 5 February 2026 | 10.30 – 11.30am | FREE
This new support group is for parents and siblings who support a person age 40 and over.
Please see here to sign up and to find out more: https://loom.ly/7_pLMtc
Thursday 5 February 2026 | 10.30 – 11.30am | FREE
This new support group is for parents and siblings who support a person age 40 and over.
Please see here to sign up and to find out more: https://loom.ly/7_pLMtc