Down's Syndrome Scotland
{{Short description|Scottish charity}}
Down's Syndrome Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland that works to improve the quality of life for people with Down syndrome.{{cite web |last1=Buchanan |first1=Jill |title=40th celebrations for members of Down's Syndrome Scotland's central branch |url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/40th-celebrations-for-members-of-downs-syndrome-scotlands-central-branch-4588119 |website=Falkirk Herald |access-date=12 July 2024 |date=11 April 2024}} The charity has been registered in Scotland since 1982.{{Cite web |title=OSCR {{!}} Charity Details |url=https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC011012 |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=www.oscr.org.uk}} Members include people with Down syndrome, families, and professionals. The charity provides information, support and advice.{{cite web |last1=Liptrott |first1=Sharon |title=Charity football tournament raises £1,500 for charity |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/annan-charity-football-tournament-raises-32956665 |website=Daily Record |access-date=12 July 2024 |language=en |date=7 June 2024}}{{cite web |title=Desperate mum threatened to harm daughter in bid for help, Covid inquiry told |url=https://news.stv.tv/east-central/desperate-mum-threatened-to-harm-daughter-in-bid-for-help-covid-inquiry-told |website=STV News |access-date=12 July 2024 |date=14 March 2024}}
Services
Down's Syndrome Scotland provides information, and publishes leaflets and other publications. It has six local branches where people work with teachers, doctors, and other professionals. They also host events, workshops, and training.{{Cite web |title=Down syndrome Scotland Website Services |url=https://www.dsscotland.org.uk/our-services/}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.dsscotland.org.uk National Office]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080512002624/http://www.downswest.org.uk/ West of Scotland Branch - unofficial site]
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