by Lynn Murray | Apr 18, 2016 | Media
PARENTS held a rally to raise awareness of the “ignorance” surrounding children with Down Syndrome. About 15 families gathered in Centenary Square, Bradford, where they held a banner saying “We all belong, please don’t screen us out.” The...
by Lynn Murray | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
OPERATIONAL NOTE – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Mon 18 April 10:30 – 12:30 (speeches at 12:00) Houses of Parliament, Statue of George V, Abingdon Street, London, SW1P 3JY Today individuals with Down’s syndrome and their families are protesting outside Parliament regarding...
by Lynn Murray | Apr 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
A DOWN syndrome charity founder is set for a Westminster protest in response to a screening programme which campaigners say could lead to “informal eugenics”. Mother-of-three Maggie Hart will represent the North-East as she joins members of the Don’t...
by Lynn Murray | Apr 7, 2016 | Event
Join people with Down’s syndrome, their families, and the wider community outside Parliament, as we send a message loud and clear to Jeremy Hunt and the Government that: 1/ Proposals to introduce a new pre-natal screening test that is projected to lead to a profound...
by Lynn Murray | Mar 19, 2016 | Press releases
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On World Down’s Syndrome Day, parents and campaign groups are calling on Jeremy Hunt to reject a new pre-natal screening proposal that is projected to lead to a profound reduction in the number of children born with Down’s...