by Lynn Murray | Aug 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Scores of parents of Down’s children have demanded halt to programme They argued Down’s was not a disease that needed to be eradicated Supporters of test say it will give women choice and avoid miscarriages Families fear a new test for Down’s syndrome will...
by Lynn Murray | Jul 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics have set-up a working group to explore the ethical, legal and regulatory implications of recent and potential future scientific developments in non-invasive prenatal testing, including its use in both NHS and commercial services. They...
by Lynn Murray | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
We have just received the surprising news, to mixed reception, that Jeremy Hunt has been spared his job and will remain Secretary of State for Health. In response, this afternoon, we have launched an open letter to Jeremy Hunt demanding that his department stop...
by Lynn Murray | Jun 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
When BETH BEAUMONT EPSTEIN was born her parents were told she would never learn to read. Now, at 15, she has aspirations to go to university. Her mother HENNY explains the need for less negativity towards Down’s Syndrome It’s 4pm on a weekday afternoon, and Beth...
by Lynn Murray | May 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Nigel Evans MP has launched an Early Day Motion which calls on the Government to delay implementation of cfDNA screening until reforms are introduced that adequately deliver early and comprehensive support for children with Down’s and their families; and urges that a...
by Lynn Murray | May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
