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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lynn Murray retweeted
Jenni was told baby had low chance of having Down's syndrome. Yet after birth, her concerns were dismissed & her request about receiving the diagnosis was ignored - illustrating urgent need to assess wider impacts of antenatal screening @YvetteCooperMP
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Lynn Murray retweeted
Thank you Ben
Ben, one of our Advisory Group members, met his Local Authority Social Worker team today to talk about the Down Syndrome Act and why the guidance matters.
📮 You can take action too get our Easy Read MP pack from our website.
#FourYearsStillWaiting #ActIntoAction
Lynn Murray retweeted
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A project to uplift black children with Down's syndrome has been nominated for a BBC Make A Difference award.
The co-founders each have children with special educational needs and disabilities, and have been running the charity for two years. The Black Child Down Syndrome project, helps families build confidence and challenges stereotypes to create an inclusive future for their children to be valued and celebrated.
#London #DownSyndrome #Community #BBCMakeaDifferenceAward
Lynn Murray retweeted
“Believe me, Anne is my joy & strength.”
Great piece by Dominic Lawson on Charles de Gaulle & daughter Anne & his own daughter Domenica, given a bleak prognosis after a Down’s syndrome diagnosis.
Two generations, one reminder: medical diagnosis isn’t everything
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09…
Lynn Murray retweeted
Please watch these videos linked below, which contain a wealth of new information on the research findings of the KIND research group at Kingston University London, about Assisted Dying in relation to people with intellectual disabilities. The research findings have just been
Lynn Murray retweeted
For the first time in a research project, people with intellectual disabilities have been consulted on what they think about the assisted dying bill.
Please play the video to hear some of their feedback & ideas around the Bill.
You can find more of the surprising (& alarming)
Lynn Murray retweeted
We're ready to deliver our letter to Downing Street!
Four years too long! #ActintoAction
These voices deserve to be heard.
We have played our part.
Now we are asking Government to play theirs: finalise and publish the statutory guidance and turn the Act into action.
Lynn Murray retweeted
Webinar invite @DSRF_UK TOMORROW! 1pm ‘Assisted Dying & People with an Intellectual Disability.’
AD would affect us all, but views of people with intellectual disabilities are generally unheard.
So we’ll hear views of people with intellectual disabilities on Assisted Dying.
Lynn Murray retweeted
Parents preparing to welcome a baby with Down’s syndrome deserve support.
Rachel: one of the main options I was expected to consider was ending the pregnancy.
Today: Right now I cannot wait to meet her.
We want everyone to get the support & balanced information they need.
thetimes.com/life-style/pare…
Lynn Murray retweeted
With a number of players moving on following our treble-winning 2025-26 @ECFA01 season, we are now looking for new players to join our squad for the upcoming season.
Games are Saturday morning and of a strong amateur standard. Please message this account if interested.
Lynn Murray retweeted
Congratulations to Dr George Webster! 🎉
Positive representation changes lives. Every story that celebrates the achievements and value of people with Down’s syndrome helps challenge outdated assumptions and build a more inclusive society. 💙
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd…
Lynn Murray retweeted
Welcome to filmmaker, actor, @BAFTA Breakthrough recipient @ottobaxter as NDSPG Ambassador. His work challenges stereotypes & expands representation for people with Down syndrome.
“Looking forward to letting people know about the brilliant work we do with NDSPG”.
@tommyjessop
Lynn Murray retweeted
Player of the Match against East Fife...
Anna Murray & Caitlin McFarlane!
Well done girls, great performance & goals! 💙
If @CarlsbergUK did Thursdays 😍
Well done @AnnaMurray90 & to @FalkirkWomen_ on gaining promotion to SWPL2 ⚽️
Lynn Murray retweeted
First woman in the UK to run a marathon? Go Charlotte 🏃♂️
My eldest daughter Charlotte, who happens to have Down Syndrome, is running the London Marathon for a local Down Syndrome charity
justgiving.com/page/charlott…
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Shows us what can be achieved with high aspirations, love and support!
@DSAInfo @dontscreenusout
Lynn Murray retweeted
Dominant performance today to secure the @ECFA01 league 🏆
6-2 win against the League’s 2nd best side
CJ ⚽️⚽️⚽️
McGarrity ⚽️⚽️
Gillespie ⚽️
We now have 2-weeks off then we’ll be back for the remaining league games and a huge semi-final vs Murrayburn 🔥
Lynn Murray retweeted
⚠️ ACT NOW: Don't miss your opportunity to impact change!
Guidance for the #DownSyndromeAct should be shaped by those with Down syndrome.
Today is the final day to speak up! The consultation closes tomorrow.
Share your thoughts: ndspg.org/down-syndrome-guid…
#InclusionMatters
Lynn Murray retweeted
Dominant performance today to secure the @ECFA01 league 🏆
6-2 win against the League’s 2nd best side
CJ ⚽️⚽️⚽️
McGarrity ⚽️⚽️
Gillespie ⚽️
We now have 2-weeks off then we’ll be back for the remaining league games and a huge semi-final vs Murrayburn 🔥
Lynn Murray retweeted
Encouraging to see major brands engage with Down syndrome community in design & innovation.
Real inclusion starts with listening & designing with, not just for @adidas
disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/…
