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 735 abortions where baby had Down’s syndrome 15 January 2026 - The most recent abortion statistics released by the Department of Health and Social Care today show that there were 735 abortions where a baby had Down’s syndrome in...
Press release for immediate release 15% increase in abortions where baby had Down’s syndrome in Scotland, as momentum grows to stop abortion up to birth for babies with Down’s syndrome 27 May 2025 – Public Health Scotland has published abortion statistics that show...
Press release for immediate release 4% increase in abortions where baby had disability in Scotland, as momentum grows to stop abortion up to birth for babies with Down’s syndrome 29 May 2024 – Public Health Scotland have published abortion statistics that show that...
Press release for immediate release 760 abortions where baby had Down’s syndrome as momentum builds to stop abortion up to birth for babies with Down’s syndrome 23 May 2024 - The most recent abortion statistics released by the Department of Health and Social Care...
Press release for immediate release Press Release - 50 MPs sign amendment to stop abortion up to birth for babies with Down's syndrome, public urged to contact MPs ahead of vote on 15 May Disability advocacy group, Don’t Screen Us Out, are urging members of the public...
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...