The Government Consultation on the Draft Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act is now open and all people with Down syndrome, their parents, carers, families, and professionals are invited to share what truly matters across Education, Health, Employment, Housing and Social Care.
Down Syndrome Act 2022 Draft Statutory Guidance – Consultation Document
The National Down Syndrome Policy Group has created resources and will host online webinars to support everyone — especially people with Down syndrome — to give their views confidently and independently.
Join one of the online webinars to support you in completing the consultation:
- 9th December, 7–8pm Register here.
- 11th December, 12–1pm Register here
Have your say before Wednesday 28 January 2026, when the consultation will close.
Let’s make the Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act as strong, effective and relevant as it needs to be. Your voice matters. Your experience matters. Your impact matters.
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