Resources

We have resources for professionals, parents and carers as well as easy-read resources for young people and adults with Down’s syndrome. You can view resources in each category by using the buttons below.

If you can’t find what you need or would like to talk through any of the information or resources in this section please contact our Family Support Service team on 0300 030 2121 or email familysupportservice@dsscotland.org.uk.

We will continue to add resources over time so if there is anything you would like to see more information on, please let us know.

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Your Health, Your Rights: Navigating Annual Health Checks for Adults with Down’s Syndrome in Scotland

6 October 2026

Find your local Health Board and find out how to book your appointment.

We’ve consulted local Health Boards to help you arrange your annual health checks. Find the information and contact details for each Health Board in this document.

Health Professionals Health resources Parents and carers of children Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Winter Vaccinations

5 October 2026

This resource was created in September 2026 and contains links to booklets and more information on a wide range of winter vaccinations: from flu to Covid19, both for children and adults.

Health resources Parents and carers of children Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about cancer screening

13 January 2026

A set of resources for people with Down’s syndrome aged 16+

Parents and carers of children Professionals Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Ten facts about Down's syndrome

21 May 2024

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about puberty

21 May 2024

A booklet about growing up for young people with Down’s syndrome

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about periods

21 May 2024

A booklet for girls with Down’s syndrome about periods

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about keeping healthy

21 May 2024

A booklet about health, diet and weight for people with Down’s syndrome

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about getting older

21 May 2024

A booklet about getting older for people with Down’s syndrome

Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about Annual Health Checks

21 May 2024

An easy read booklet for people with Down’s syndrome about Annual Health Checks

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Let's talk about the menopause

21 May 2024

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