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A Goodbye and Hello: Changes in the Down’s Syndrome Scotland Board
17 June 2025
Today we celebrate a milestone and share some exciting news about our Board of Trustees who have just had their June...
After six years leading Down's Syndrome Scotland as its Chief Executive, Eddie McConnell plans to retire at the end of this year
10 June 2025
Down’s Syndrome Scotland (DSS) has today announced that its Chief Executive, Eddie McConnell, has decided to retire...
Carers Week 9-15th June 2025
6 June 2025
Carers Week is an annual campaign helping to raise awareness and support for unpaid carers in the UK.The campaign,...
Down’s Syndrome Garden Best Small Garden Plant Sale! 21st June
6 June 2025
EDSA Webinar: The sibling subsystem in families with a child with Down’s syndrome: Processes and outcomes – 4th June
30 May 2025
The European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA) are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 4th June at 4.00pm (UK Time)...
KAEFER’s 5-Year Pledge to Empower People with Down’s Syndrome
30 May 2025
We are delighted to share the exciting news that KAEFER UK & Ireland has signed a five-year corporate partnership...
Burton Hall Garden Design win the RHS People’s Choice Award for most favoured ‘Small Show Garden’ for their ‘Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
23 May 2025
Nick Burton and Duncan Hall of Burton Hall Garden Design are delighted to have won the RHS People’s Choice Award in...
Down’s Syndrome Scotland’s ‘Choir 21’ and Scottish band, The Bluebells officially unveil their RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden with a debut performance of ‘Our Chelsea Anthem’
19 May 2025
Today at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, members of Down’s Syndrome Scotland’s ‘Choir 21’ officially unveiled...
Down’s Syndrome Scotland members help build their RHS Chelsea Show Garden
15 May 2025
This week, three young adult members of the Scottish charity, Down’s Syndrome Scotland joined garden designers, Nick...
Statement on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
14 May 2025
13 May 2025Down’s Syndrome Scotland (DSS), the charity that supports and advocates for people with Down’s syndrome...