AS the mother of a child with Down’s syndrome, Sally Phillips has spoken out about the need for attitudes towards the condition to change.
The actress is outraged about a new screening test that is said to detect Down’s Syndrome in 99% of pregnancies and is concerned about the effect this could have in society.
She says that people talk about having a baby with Down’s syndrome as “a disaster”, but that for her it was the best thing that ever happened.
with the latest campaign developments and find out how you can help create a world where people with Down’s syndrome are equally valued
Press release for immediate release Almost 90% of all babies prenatally diagnosed with Down's syndrome were screened out by abortion in 2021 Disability campaigners have called for MPs to urgently update abortion legislation after statistics released by NHS England...
Press release for immediate release Sir Liam Fox MP tables amendment to stop abortion up to birth for babies with Down's syndrome Sir Liam Fox, former GP, cabinet minister and defence secretary, has tabled an amendment to the Government's Criminal Justice Bill, signed...
Press release for immediate release 1,428 abortions for disability, as landmark case against UK Govt goes to European Court of Human Rights The Department of Health and Social Care has this morning released abortion statistics for the first six months of 2022 (1...
Press release for immediate release 84% increase in abortions where baby had Down’s syndrome in Scotland, disability group call on Scottish Government to undertake urgent inquiry 31 May 2023 - Abortion statistics released by Public Health Scotland show that there has...
Press release for immediate release Woman with Down’s syndrome to take landmark case against UK Govt over discriminatory abortion law to European Court of Human Rights A woman with Down’s syndrome has announced that she will be taking her landmark case against the...
The is information about the disability legal case of Heidi Crowter and Máire Lea-Wilson, which will be heard on the 6th of July. Simply click on the image below to download the facts:
Are you interested in sharing an uplifting, emotive and positive message about Down's syndrome with others? We're delighted to present the new leaflet from the Wouldn't Change A Thing team. This leaflet has been produced as a result of a collaboration with Don't...
As a society, we're sensitive about the language we use about minority groups. So, this new poster, designed by Speech and Language Therapist Colette Lloyd, may be helpful for professionals who want to be sure that they're getting it right when they're talking about...
The is information about the disability legal case of Heidi Crowter and Máire Lea-Wilson, which will be heard on the 6th of July. Simply click on the image below to download the facts:
Are you interested in sharing an uplifting, emotive and positive message about Down's syndrome with others? We're delighted to present the new leaflet from the Wouldn't Change A Thing team. This leaflet has been produced as a result of a collaboration with Don't...