by Lynn Murray | May 19, 2019 | Media, Uncategorized
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...
by Lynn Murray | May 24, 2018 | Media, Uncategorized
Pregnant individuals in Wales who participate in antenatal screening are offered a triple test. Since 30th April 2018, if those test results indicate a higher chance that their baby has a genetic condition, including Down’s syndrome, they will be offered an optional...
by Lynn Murray | Feb 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Tuesday 21 March 2017 marks the 12th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. On this day events take place around the world to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome...
by Lynn Murray | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Sally Phillips’ son Olly is just like any kid. He likes ice cream and Barcelona football club. He’s energetic, loves to laugh and can often be found mucking about with his mates. He was also born with Down’s syndrome. In a new documentary, Phillips, who is a...
by Lynn Murray | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
“If we deny someone the chance to be born because we’ve decided they won’t meet a predetermined measure of status or achievement, then we fail to grasp what it is to be human” “I’m going to do a blood test to see whether your son has Down...
by Lynn Murray | Aug 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Should a new test for Down’s syndrome that is projected to lead to a profound increase in the number of children with Down’s syndrome screened out by termination be introduced onto the NHS without people with Down’s syndrome and their families being...
