3. January 2022 – Advisory Group is Launched
Importance of the Advisory Group The heart and soul of the NDSPG is the Advisory Group. From the outset, it has been the aim of the NDSPG to gather the…
2. June 2021 – Down Syndrome Bill is Introduced
Inaugural APPGDS Meeting becomes a catalyst for the Bill For a long time, members of the Down syndrome community had voiced that their specific needs were not fully recognised, understood,…
National Down Syndrome Policy Group – our journey so far!
We are still a young organisation, but already together we have attained some groundbreaking achievements since beginning in 2021. We couldn’t have done this without everyone who supported and contributed…
1. March 2021 – NDSPG and APPGDS established
Origins of the National Down Syndrome Policy Group (NDSPG), and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Down Syndrome (APPGDS) In March 2021, the National Down Syndrome Policy Group (NDSPG) was formed…
National Down Syndrome Advisory Group Summit
Hello, I am Florence Garrett and I am the Chair for the National Advisory Group. This is my blog about the first ever Advisory Group summit for adults with Down…
Urgent Call for Action on Down Syndrome Act Guidance: Key Debate in Westminster
On March 19, 2025, a pivotal debate unfolded in Westminster Hall concerning the implementation of the Down Syndrome Act 2022. Enacted three years prior, this legislation mandates the creation of…