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Rest-Ed Study
15 October 2024
Would you like to learn more about your child’s sleep? Children with Down’s syndrome (Ds) experience a...
Down's Syndrome Scotland AGM 2024!
1 October 2024
Would you like to come and celebrate all things Down’s syndrome with our new-style AGM? Our Board of...
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...
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...
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.