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Pregnancy Screening Draft Standards Open for Consultation
30 July 2024
We wanted to let you know that Healthcare Improvement Scotland have published the new Pregnancy Screening draft...
Scottish Down Syndrome Swimming Festival
30 July 2024
Down’s Syndrome Swimming GB and Dumfries & Galloway Disability Sport are holding a Scottish Down Syndrome...
Fundraiser Spotlight: Alan Wyllie takes on the Dundee Kiltwalk
30 July 2024
Our supporter Alan Wyllie has signed up to take on the Mighty Stride Kiltwalk in August, walking the 21.5 miles from St...
Some highlights from the World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane
30 July 2024
Our team have just arrived back from their epic trip Down Under for the World Down Syndrome Congress. They had an...
Scottish Swimmers Celebrate Success in Italy
8 November 2023
Earlier this year, four Scottish Down’s Syndrome swimmers went to Padova, Italy to compete at the Down Syndrome European Championships (31st August to 10th September).
It’s time to step up and stand out!
1 November 2023
And just like that we arrive in November and Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month is tucked away for another year. Did it pass you by or were you one of the many who joined the conversations on social media about all things Down’s syndrome?
Neck Instability
17 October 2023
Atlantoaxial instability (AAI), also referred to as a Cervical Spine Instability (CSI) is a very rare neck condition which is more common in individuals with Down’s syndrome and causes sudden dislocation of the neck.
Health Matters
3 October 2023
Breaking news: studies show that people with Down’s syndrome are dying 28 years younger than the general population, despite some advances in recent years. Only, it’s not breaking news.