Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group UK & Ireland
dsmig.bsky.social
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group UK & Ireland
@dsmig.bsky.social
We are a network of doctors whose aim is to ensure equitable provision of medical care for all people with Down syndrome in the UK and Republic of Ireland

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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.

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January 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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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
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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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
January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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We are delighted to introduce you to the newest member of the DSRF staff team: Occupational Therapist Devanshi Gupta.

Welcome to the team, Devanshi!
January 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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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
January 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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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 😁
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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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!

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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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
December 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Hey @rcpch.bsky.social - how about a follow back?
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December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Good morning all!

A big hello to all attending the #dsmig winter meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Good morning all!

A big hello to all attending the #dsmig winter meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM