National Down’s Syndrome Association
The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) is the only organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which supports people with Down’s syndrome at every stage of life.
Carers FIRST
Carers FIRST delivers the Lincolnshire Carers Service in partnership with the Lincolnshire County Council’s Customer Service Centre. Together we provide a wide range of services to carers across the county.
The Makaton Charity
Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order.
Healthy Minds Lincolnshire
Healthy Minds Lincolnshire provide emotional well-being support for children and young people up to 19 years old. If you have a special educational need or disability or are a care leaver we can see you up to the age of 25
The Future of Down’s
Future of Down’s is a website run by parents of children with Down’s syndrome for anyone who needs us! Whether you already have a baby or child with Down’s syndrome, you are pregnant and want advice on screening and tests or have just received a positive diagnosis following an amnio or CVS, we are here for you!
dhg – Down’s Heart Group
A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome.
Therapy Directory
It is common for children and adults with learning disabilities to struggle to communicate and express themselves using speech and language. In addition, they may be unable to safely eat and drink independently and may find it difficult to understand and interpret what people around them are communicating. The Therapy Directory promote the benefits of complementary therapy and aim to give visitors the information they need to help them make an informed decision about whether therapy would be right for them