Join us at the RCPCH conference!

The session will run jointly with the British Academy of Childhood Disability and the British Paediatric Respiratory Society

“Bridging Disciplines: optimising outcomes for children with complex respiratory and neurodevelopmental needs”

@bacdisability.bsky.social

We have another new team member to introduce - our newest Speech Language Pathologist, Aideen Sweeney!

Aideen (she/her) completed her Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom.

Welcome to DSRF, Aideen!

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

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

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

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

The current issue of 3.21 Magazine takes on the topic of housing for adults with Down syndrome. We asked some experts what skills are most important to maximize independence after moving out, how to cultivate them, and what forms of support can help fill the gaps.

www.dsrf.org/resources/bl...

Parents and carers of children and young people who have Down’s syndrome - your voices matter. The Department for Education (DfE) says this national conversation on SEND will influence the next Schools White Paper.

Click here: https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-national-conversation

We're sorry that this week's (9 January) 'Get Moving' session has been cancelled.

Get Moving is the new name for Pilates Plus. 🤸

Please join us for the next Get Moving session on Friday 16 January instead. You can sign up here: https://loom.ly/-T0bZlY

We are delighted to introduce you to the newest member of the DSRF staff team: Occupational Therapist Devanshi Gupta.

Welcome to the team, Devanshi!

Supporting the well-being of adolescents and adults who have Down’s syndrome:

Thursday 15 January 2026 | 10.30 to 11.45am | FREE

In this webinar we will talk about what we mean by well-being. We also talk about the importance of self esteem.

Book onto the webinar here: https://loom.ly/d5IbUjI

The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group no longer has a Twitter/X account, but we have moved to Bluesky ❤️

Could any lovely #paedsky #paediatrics folks give it some love?

#paedsky #pediatrics

It's @dsmig.bsky.social

Also @rcpch.bsky.social - give it a follow 😁

Yesterday, staff from the DSA attended The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group UK and Ireland Winter Meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

All of our staff members gave brilliant presentations - well done to all involved!

@dsmig.bsky.social

Our prize draw for the chance to win a signed copy of Ellie Goldstein’s book 'Ellie' is closing on the 12 December at 12pm! 💚

The main prize will now be the book AND a Barbie doll with Down's syndrome! As well as four Barbie's with Down's syndrome to give away.

Enter here: https://loom.ly/U3J0Ceo

Hey @rcpch.bsky.social - how about a follow back?

Good morning all!

A big hello to all attending the #dsmig winter meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine

Good morning all!

A big hello to all attending the #dsmig winter meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine