Down's Syndrome Association

Helpline: 0845 230 0372

Our helpline is open Monday-Friday 10am - 4pm
National office

For all enquiries including referral to local support groups, information, fundraising & membership.

Down's Syndrome Association
Langdon Down Centre
2a Langdon Park
Teddington
TW11 9PS

Tel: 0845 230 0372
Fax: 0845 230 0373
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk

Our aim

Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives

Who we are

The only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. We have grown in 35 years from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 20,000 members, a national office in Teddington Middlesex, offices in Northern Ireland and Wales and a regional development team. Despite this, the organisation is run by a total staff of only 38 (many of them part time), and a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups.

Our mission

• We provide information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and carers, as well as being a resource for interested professionals.
• We strive to improve knowledge of the condition.
• We champion the rights of people with Down’s syndrome.

What we do

Our organisation is divided into various teams, including: 

• Information - run the helpline; provide info about all aspects of living with Down's syndrome including welfare, education and health; advise new parents or anyone experiencing difficulties
• Fundraising - responsible for raising money for the association through events, sponsorship and trusts
• Communications - give key messages to the media, public and professionals; influence policy making; reponsible for external publications 
• Training - run courses throughout the UK for members, professionals and carers
• Membership - responsible for all administration surrounding new members, existing members and affiliated groups

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