Down's Syndrome Support | HealthUnlocked

Yesterday I just had my Covid Vaccination. It feels like a big weight has been taken off my shoulder.

Last week I just got my letter that I have been added to the shielding list because of my Mosaicism. I got upset because it has never been addressed before.

I was born with Mosaicism. It was discovered when I was a baby. I was born with small different ears at each side.

Hi, Im a student in sixth form looking to volunteer with children with Down syndrome. I’m looking forward to studying special education at university. I’d like...

Are learning disabilities prevalent in people with Down syndrome? How severe can these disabilities be? What sorts of therapies can help with coping with Down...

I have mossaicism.

DSActive is a programme run by the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA). DSActive are looking for anyone caring for someone with Down's syndrome to take part in a...

This has taken me a long time to admit to my self. So here it goes, I was born with Mosaicism. The doctors discovered this when I was born with two...

What we are looking for We accept all applications, but ideal candidates are members that have been active in the community for at least 6 months. ...

Welcome to the Down's Syndrome Support Community for support of Down's syndrome! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community. The Down's...

We want to let you know that as of next week, the Down's Heart Group will no longer be moderating this community. Over the past 7 years, we have enjoyed...

As its #BreastFeedingWeek we are talking about the challenges of Breast Feeding your baby with Liver Disease. Join the conversation....

Hello! My name is Emma, I am 21 years old and as of right now, I am currently doing my Childcare Level 6, but as the reality of actually applying for jobs...

After 20 years of trying for a child my wife and I are overjoyed to find she's pregnant naturally after doing ivf etc. My wife is diabetic and is 41 so we've...

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Hi, I found myself this morning looking on the net with a need to connect to others who share my experience. Callum was born on the 5th June 1992 with a...

I have been asked by a mum to help her find other families that she can be in contact with regarding Down's Syndrome and sick sinus and pacemakers. It seems...

Check out this link: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/4617845/seb-first-child-with-downs-syndrome-to-model-for-marks-and-spencer.html...

Partly as a result of the review of peadiatric heart services, the process to improve future NHS services for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) in...

On July 4th 2012 a Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts met in public to decide the future configuration of children’s congenital heart services. The JCPCT...

my question is this - because of improvements in heart surgery our children with DS and heart defects are living longer (thank goodness) I have heard that...

Ok So I figure before i go into Much detail about my Son, Maybe The overall Story Would be a good place to start so here it is! Jamie Robert Alexander,...

Treatments change and develop all the time and it can be hard to keep up with them all, and of course not everything works or is appropriate for all. So it's...

Many of you are probably aware of NHS Choices as a resource for information about Down's Syndrome, but if you aren’t you can find a basic overview...

In light of the indications that ante-natal blood tests to detect Down's Syndrome will be available in the UK in the near future, we are looking for...

Just wanted to know if anyone has had a child that was bullied at school and who was affected by it. was the matter taken further legally and if so any info...

My daughter who has Down syndrome is 15 and has had regular thyroid checks throughout her life, firstly via the NHS protocol for our area and latterly via our...

About 47% of babies born with Down's Syndrome also have congenital heart conditions, which means nearly every day in the UK one family is faced with these...