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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...
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...
Take a Break Applications open on Tuesday 13th May 2025
9 May 2025
Applications for Take a Break are opening at midday on Tuesday 13th May 2025.Take a Break can accept applications from...
Free Public Webinar on STRAVINSKY Study on Tuesday 6th May
2 May 2025
The STRAVINSKY team is holding a free public webinar on Tuesday 6th May at 18.00-19.00 BST to provide an update on...
DS Biome: Down Syndrome Gut Microbiome Sibling Study
2 May 2025
Ethically approved by University College Cork, Ireland and funded by the Lejeune Foundation, the study, titled the DS...
Robert Owen Memorial Primary School Celebrates World Down’s Syndrome Day
18 April 2025
Robert Owen Primary School has proudly celebrated World Down’s Syndrome Day (WDSD) every year since welcoming their...
FEAST Project - Survey
17 April 2025
Down’s Syndrome Scotland has been involved with the FEAST project, coordinated by Heidelberg University, and with...
National Siblings Day – Thursday 10th April 2025
10 April 2025
Join Sibs in celebrating this year’s National Siblings Day on Thursday 10th April 2025.Young siblings, adult...
Government Research - Help Shape the Future of Scotland’s Benefit System
28 March 2025
The Scottish Government are looking to recruit people to sign up to their research programme and take part in research...