Supporting someone with Down's syndrome can be both rewarding and challenging.
Getting support if you care for someone with Down’s syndrome
If you need help, or just want someone to talk to, there's lots of support available.
Speak to parents and families
It can help to speak to other parents and families who know how you're feeling.
You can do this by:
- getting in touch with people on forums and social media
- going to a support group – ask your midwife or health visitor about local support groups
Speak to a charity
You can get advice from charities.
Down's Syndrome Association
For people with Down's syndrome, their parents and carers.
- Website: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
- Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
- Helpline: 0333 121 2300
Find out more about resources, information and training at the Down's Syndorme Association.
Down Syndrome UK
For families and carers of children and young people with Down's syndrome.
- Website: www.downsyndromeuk.co.uk
- Contact Down Syndrome UK
- Helpline: 0330 111 2121
Mencap
For people with learning disabilities and their families.
- Website: www.mencap.org.uk
- Email: helpline@mencap.org.uk
- Helpline: 020 7454 0454
Contact
To support and bring together families with disabled children.
- Website: www.contact.org.uk
- Email: info@contact.org.uk
- Helpline: 0808 808 3555