Rula’s personal experience of giving evidence – Sept 2022
When my dad Jack and I walked out of St. Pancras train station, we hailed a taxi. It was only my third time in a black cab so I felt…
Heidi and the Down Syndrome Bill
People with Down syndrome are still not getting into schools and doctors and people say hurtful things and move us along to be someone’s else problem or they just leave…
Why I support the APPGDS and the Down Syndrome Bill
By Professor Sue Buckley OBE Professor Buckley gives us her personal take on the DS Bill in this statement shared with permission. We are grateful for her support and expertise…
‘Rise the tide and all boats will float’
By Caroline White The Down Syndrome Bill, despite undeniably being a massive step forward, despite getting unanimous backing in Parliament from ALL parties, despite being a piece of history, a…
‘A historic day’
By Peter Brackett The calls with radio stations up and down the country were starting in earnest first thing in the morning. There was the last-minute scrambling to get people…
Outdoor photo of father and son with down syndrome looking at camera happily
‘Act and We Will See a Difference’
By Peter Brackett As with every parent, it will be a moment I never forget. The image of my newly born son being handed to me and my wife in…
Outdoor photo of young girl with down syndrome condition in a field wearing green jacket
Call the Midwife
By Sarah Costerton I am Sarah and I live with my husband David and our three girls Hannah (11 years), Beth (8 years) and Jessie (4 years). I can remember clearly…
Photo of young boy cuddling his baby sister with down syndrome condition
Time to See Our Children Shine
I was 12 weeks plus 3 days pregnant when I found out about sweet Dori’s diagnosis, although a shock, for me Dori’s existence was and still is a blessing. However,…