People with Down’s syndrome, their families and advocacy groups are concerned that the 2015 abortion statistics released today show an increase in the number of abortions for Down’s syndrome. The statistics show an increase from 662 abortion for Down’s Syndrome in 2014 to 689 in 2015....
Actress Sally Phillips, best known for her role in the Bridget Jones movies, spoke out in an interview with the BBC about a new screening technique to detect Down syndrome, which the UK’s Secretary of Health Jeremy Hunt is deciding when and how to implement. Phillips...
The Department of Health is about to approve a scheme designed to bring about a world in which people like my youngest daughter will cease to exist. In January, the National Screening Committee cleared a new blood test for expectant mothers, said to be almost 99...
A new screening could eliminate children with Down's syndrome – but few people want to talk about it. The question women least expect to hear when they have just given birth to a baby is: “And will you be taking her home?” But that’s what someone close...
BBC Thought of The Day features John Bell reflecting on the place of people with Down's syndrome in our society. Sally Phillips' discussion on new pre-natal test on Thursday on the Today Show inspired this piece. My earliest memories of children with Down’s syndrome still embarrasses...
A growing number of influential figures have spoken out about their concern over a new screening test for Down’s syndrome which could see 92 more babies with the condition being screened out by termination every year. At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, David Cameron responded to...
Actor Sally Phillips, whose 11-year-old son has Down's syndrome, discusses the ethical stance behind DNA screening for Down's syndrome. The NHS may introduce a new non-invasive test that could reduce the number of miscarriages, but there are moral concerns. Click here to view the full article. [vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A1IjfvkMhM']...
Actress Sally Phillips has argued that there is a case for banning screening tests to detect Down’s Syndrome in unborn babies. The Bridget Jones’ star, whose 11-year-old son Ollie has Down’s Syndrome, argued that if we’re trying to become a more “inclusive society” such tests should...
The prime minister said 'ethical issues' must be taken into account Campaigners have applauded David Cameron’s statement that new screening techniques must be introduced in “the right way” to confront the “ethical issues” around testing the unborn for Down’s syndrome. A new screening technique has been proposed which...
Myths about Down's syndrome lead to thousands of abortions every year. A new proposal will make it even harder for parents to resist social pressure If it were made possible, do you think Down’s syndrome should disappear from society?” Put in this stark form, the question...