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Down syndrome
Is there support?
Langdon Down Centre
2a Langdon Park
Teddington
TW11 9PS
Tel: 0845 230 0372
Fax: 0845 230 0373
e-mail: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
Web: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
The Association is a National Registered Charity No. 1061474, established in 1970. It offers information and support to people with Down Syndrome, their families, carers and professional workers. The Association champions the rights of people with the condition and strives to improve knowledge and understanding of Down Syndrome. The Association publishes a newsletter, 'Down's Syndrome Association Journal', and a wide range of information, details on request. There are approximately 19,000 members and 100 affiliated volunteer support groups in the UK.
Group details last confirmed May 2008.
158/160 Balgreen Road
Edinburgh
EH11 3AU
Tel: 0131 313 4225
Fax: 0131 313 4285
e-mail: info@dsscotland.org.uk
Web: http://www.dsscotland.org.uk
Down's Syndrome Scotland is a Scottish Registered Charity No. SCO11012, established in 1982. It provides advice, support and information to people with Down's syndrome, parents, carers, professionals and students. Specialist staff in health and education produce resources and literature and provide training on all aspects of Down's syndrome. A wide range of booklets are available plus a quarterly newsletter and lending library. Down's Syndrome Scotland responds to around 6,000 enquiries a year.
Group details last confirmed February 2008.
26 Sandhills Avenue
Blackpool
FY4 1QQ
Tel: 01253 313124 (after 6pm)
e-mail: judy.green@blueyonder.co.uk
Web: http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.org
A web based support group for families of affected children, but which welcomes contact via phone and letter. The group currently has over 90 members worldwide. Information is available through the website and there is a related e-mail support group. Group members meet monthly on-line for mutual support.
Group details last confirmed October 2007.
Sarah Duffen Centre
Belmont Street
Southsea
PO5 1NA
Tel: 023 92 855330
Fax: 023 92 855320
e-mail: enquiries@downsed.org
Web: http://www.downsed.org
Web: http://www.down-syndrome.org
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust undertakes innovative research, provides expert advice and support, publishes information resources and provides hands-on services to deliver real benefits to the lives of people with Down syndrome in the UK and worldwide.
Group details last updated October 2007.
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