Up and Downs

02/09/2026

Good luck to all our children and young adults starting Nursery, School and College this week!

12/08/2026

The uncle of one of our members is running the Worcester half marathon on 13th September to raise money for Up and Downs

Thank you so much Jan Colligan! We are so grateful for your support.

Here is the link to donate:

Help Jan Colligan raise money to support Up and Downs

25/07/2026

Self-talk is something that people who have Down's syndrome find helpful through their lives.

In this resource we talk about why it is beneficial and how to respond.

Click here for the resource:https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Self-talk-resource_FINAL_27.11.25.pdf

30/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Julie for organising our sponsored swim on Sunday! 🏊‍♀️💙
Not only did Julie put so much time and effort into making the event happen, but she and her family also jumped in and swam an incredible 2.1 miles in support of Up and Downs – what an amazing achievement! 👏
We'd also like to say a big thank you to Bromsgrove Sport and Leisure Centre for kindly allowing us to use the pool to host the event.
And of course, thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and came along to support us. Your generosity and encouragement mean so much to us and to the families we support.
Together, you're helping us continue to provide activities, opportunities, and special memories for our children and families. We couldn't do it without you! 💙

27/06/2026

It’s hard to find the words to express just how grateful we are to Hagley Golf Club and its members for the incredible fundraising support they have given us over the past year.
An amazing £10,721 was raised by the club, with an additional £100 donated on top of that, bringing the total to £10,821.
We are truly thankful for your generosity and look forward to showing you the difference these funds will make and how they will help us continue our work.

23/06/2026

The current heatwave is having an impact on all of us, and it is important to keep safety in mind especially for people who have Down's syndrome, who can be at a higher risk during extreme heat.

See our hot weather blog for some advice and useful resources on keeping cool and safe during this time.
👉 https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/resources-information-training/information/supporting-people-who-have-downs-syndrome-in-warm-weather/

23/06/2026

This weekend, 10 Up and Downs families spent an amazing weekend glamping at Worcester Glamping☀️🏕️
We were lucky to have beautiful weather and had lots of fun playing games, cooking over the campfire, taking part in painting activities, and most importantly, spending quality time with friends. ❤️
A wonderful weekend full of laughter, friendship, and great memories for everyone involved! ✨

05/06/2026

Down’s Syndrome Association Helpline

We can talk to you at any stage of your pregnancy.

We are available for calls every weekday from 10 am - 4pm or you can contact us by sending an email to [email protected].

Your call or enquiry will remain confidential. We can answer your questions and guide you to relevant accurate information. Tel 0333 1212 300.

01/06/2026

A team from the University of York, in collaboration with the University of Manchester and Down Syndrome Education International, are undertaking a trial of a new app designed to encourage babies who have Down’s syndrome to make more vocal sounds.

*Please note that the DSA supports the aims of this study but any text describing/advertising the study is provided by the research team.

Please follow the steps on the poster, if you'd like to be involved. Or click here for more information: https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/news-research/research/a-randomised-controlled-trial-of-the-babbleplay-app-intervention-to-encourage-vocalising-in-infants-with-down-syndrome/

22/05/2026

Our document explains the role of the speech and language therapist for primary school aged children who have Down’s syndrome.

Please give it a read here:https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Role-SLT-for-primary-school-children-15.7.21.pdf