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EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO LIVE THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE

We empower people of all ages with Down syndrome to unlock their potential and lead happy and fulfilling lives by changing perceptions, creating opportunities and educating the wider community.

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1192916

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WELCOME TO DOWN SYNDROME CHESHIRE

Our charity was founded in 2007 by a group of parents, who realised how important it is to connect with other people in order to share experiences. Our aim is to provide opportunities for parents, carers, siblings and extended family networks to have fun in a fully inclusive environment, where a child with Down syndrome is one of many, rather than one of a few.


We run regular support activities for people with Down syndrome and their family members.

ABOUT US

HIGHLIGHTS

IMPORTANT NEWS

To view our full list of news please click the news button here

Can you believe it; We've been nominated for not one but two upcoming awards!

28 Mar, 2024
Steve Morgan Foundation 2024 Awards These awards celebrate the fantastic work of the organisations and people within the SMF family of charities, recognising the valuable contribution they make towards changing lives for good. DSC are finalists in the 'Disrupters for Good' category and stand to win a whooping £10K from the £100,000 prize pot! Wish us luck for the 22nd of April. Cheshire Life Champions Award The Cheshire Life Champions Awards celebrates volunteers, charity organisers, entrepreneurs, good neighbours, public servants and artists across Cheshire, and who will be honoured at an awards dinner at The Cheshire View, at Christleton, near Chester, on Thursday, 16th May. And fingers crossed this might include DSC!
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Aidan smashes his post-op 10k!

19 Mar, 2024
Can you believe after just six short weeks following open heart surgery, Superstar athlete, Aidan was back participating in a Parkrun event, having gradually built back up from walking to running! Aidan trains with Helsby Running Club and really likes track sessions. To run the 10Km he ran 3 times a week and is a regular at Parkrun in Delamere, where he recorded a fantastic time of 1hr and 6 mins. We think this is amazing, Aidan, and we're so proud of your commitment to keeping fit and healthy.
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Bright future for Cheshire dance star

12 Mar, 2024
We're so proud of DSC member, Ben Wilson and are delighted to share his journey of achievement as he continues to work hard to realise his goal of becoming a professional dancer. Ben started dancing with our Winsford-based DS dance group, facilitated by Cheshire Dance, about six years ago and hasn't looked back! Click the button below to read Cheshire Dance's full article where they talk to Ben about his love of dance and about his dreams and aspirations for the future.
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Historic DS Act meeting of minds

04 Mar, 2024
Wednesday 28th February was a historic day for Down Syndrome Cheshire. The Department for Health and Social Care came to our HQ to consult with our members about the Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act. We were proud that we were in a position to support all our members, those who needed communication aids, and those who required one-to-one support. We were also able to create an opportunity for our #iChooseBoard to hone their skills and to facilitate break-out sessions whilst the civil servants gained more knowledge and experience about DS so they are better informed about the condition. Working in partnership with Petty Pool College and Looking forward activities enabled this session to be such a success. It was a truly inspirational day. We would like to thank the National Down Syndrome Policy Group for asking us to host this session and People Health Trust for their funding.
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