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Hijinx Actor Tommy Rhys-Powell, who has Down’s syndrome, was featured in an episode of Casualty last week on BBC1!

We spoke to Tommy’s mum Allison and Tommy about Tommy’s experience on the show. Please read our Q and A interview with Tommy below.

How did you feel when you found out you got the role in Casualty?

‘I felt...


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Responding to the announcement today of The Department for Education’s Inclusion bases in schools guidance which sets out expectations for how inclusion bases for pupils with special educational needs should operate within mainstream settings, Carol Boys, OBE, Chief Executive of the Down’s Syndrome Association, said:

‘Inclusion bases can play a ro...


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The national school census data published recently reveals two deeply concerning patterns for children and young people who have Down’s syndrome....


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As temperatures rise during the summer months, it is important to keep safety in mind especially for people who have Down’s syndrome. People who have Down’s syndrome, alongside other vulnerable members of our society, are at a higher risk of becoming unwell during extreme heat.

Below you will find guidance to support you to keep your family members, individuals you sup...


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Jo Johnson kindly fundraised for the DSA by taking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats Bike Ride this year between the 10 April- 23 May 2026. Please read her fundraising story/journey below.

We have been parent members of the DSA for 33 years, when our youngest son Rich was born.

Total raised so far is £2490.00 for the DSA , my ‘now or never’ cycle rid...


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