Information and Support - A World Without Down's Syndrome?
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in , there are organisations that can help.
The Down's Syndrome Association
The Down's Syndrome Association provides impartial information, support and advice to help people with Down's syndrome at every stage of life.
Phone: 0333 1212 300
Down's Syndrome Association Northern Ireland
Down's Syndrome Association Northern Ireland provides information and support on all aspects of living with Down’s syndrome, including workshops for young people and residential events.
Phone: 028 9066 5260 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Down's Syndrome Scotland
Down’s Syndrome Scotland provides support, information and services to people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers.
Phone: 0300 030 2121
Down鈥檚 Syndrome Wales
Down’s Syndrome Wales provide information on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome and have a particular knowledge of how services operate across Wales and what support is available.
Phone: 0333 1212 300
bibic
bibic offers practical help to families caring for children who have developmental difficulties including autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, brain injury,dyslexia and Asperger’s syndrome.
Phone: 01458 253344
Contact a Family
Contact a Family provides support, advice and information to families with disabled children and can also put families in contact with others whose child has the same condition.
Phone: 0808 808 3555
Dimensions
Dimensions supports people with learning disabilities and autism in England and Wales including support for people living in their own homes and transition support for young people leaving school or college.
Phone: 0300 303 9001 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Mencap
Mencap work in partnership with people with a learning disability across the UK, and provide services to support people to live life as they choose.
Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Carers UK
Carers UK provides support and information to those who look after an older, disabled or seriously ill family member or friend.
Phone: 0808 808 7777
Carers Trust
Carers Trust provides support for carers, young adult carers and young carers, through a network of carers centres, schemes and interactive online services.
Phone: 0300 772 9600
Antenatal Results and Choices
Antenatal Results and Choices offers non-directive information and support to parents throughout antenatal testing and when a problem is suspected or diagnosed in their unborn baby.
Phone: 0207 713 7486 (Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm)
Down's Heart Group
Down’s Heart Group provides support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.
