Support for families and carers

Supporting someone with Down's syndrome can be both rewarding and challenging.

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

The Down's Syndrome Association also has a list of support groups:

Speak to a charity

You can get advice from charities such as:

Down's Syndrome Association

For people with Down's syndrome, their parents and carers.

• Phone: 0333 121 2300
• Website: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
• Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
• They also do training – find out more about training courses

Down Syndrome UK

For families and carers of children and young people with Down's syndrome.

• Phone: 0330 111 2121
• Website: downsyndromeuk.co.uk
• Contact form: downsyndromeuk.co.uk/about-dsuk/contact-us

Mencap

For people with learning disabilities and their families.

• Phone: 0808 808 1111
• Website: www.mencap.org.uk
• Email: helpline@mencap.org.uk

Contact

To support and bring together families with disabled children.

• Phone: 0808 808 3555
• Website: www.contact.org.uk
• Email: info@contact.org.uk