Jo Hughes (@dssjohughes) 's Twitter Profile
Jo Hughes

@dssjohughes

Head of Service Development at Down’s Syndrome Scotland

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The ALLIANCE (@alliancescot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldDownSyndromeDay we are supporting World Down Syndrome Day's call for people and organisations around the world to be #WithUsNotForUs! Find out more about this campgain: worlddownsyndromeday.org/with-us-not-fo…

Eddie McConnell (@eddie_dss) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I know we have a lot still to do but when I see our youngest just getting it, it sure gives us hope 🙏🏻💙💛🤩 #WDSD2023 #TrudyAndMe

Down's Syndrome Scotland (@dsscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have been overwhelmed by the love and kindness toward the Down’s Syndrome community today! Thank you to everyone who got involved, we have loved seeing all your odd socks, hearing your stories and joining to celebrating each and every person with an extra chromosome! #WDSD2023

We have been overwhelmed by the love and kindness toward the Down’s Syndrome community today! Thank you to everyone who got involved, we have loved seeing all your odd socks, hearing your stories and joining to celebrating each and every person with an extra chromosome! #WDSD2023
The ALLIANCE (@alliancescot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do you want to make a difference in adult social care services? IMPACT are recruiting for 12 Facilitators and Senior Strategic Improvement Coaches (Demonstrators)! Find out more about how to apply below impact.bham.ac.uk

Glasgow South Carers Centre (@dixon_south) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you heard of the Time To Live fund? If you are an #UnpaidCarer in need of a break and some relaxation, contact your local carer centre before 29th March 2023 to find out if you are eligible. Grants up to £300 are currently available.

Have you heard of the Time To Live fund?

 If you are an #UnpaidCarer in need of a break and some relaxation, contact your local carer centre before 29th March 2023 to find out if you are eligible. 

Grants up to £300 are currently available.
Down's Syndrome Scotland (@dsscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Despite good progress, the average life expectancy for people with Down’s syndrome is still 28 years lower than the general population - we need to address these health inequalities. Read more here 👉takeastepforward.org.uk/announcements/… #TakeAStepForward

Despite good progress, the average life expectancy for people with Down’s syndrome is still 28 years lower than the general population - we need to address these health inequalities. Read more here 👉takeastepforward.org.uk/announcements/… #TakeAStepForward
Jo Hughes (@dssjohughes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Supporting midwives of the future is such an important part of our work to ensure new parents have the best experience possible 💛💙 #SupportingProfessionalsToSupportParents #AllThroughLife

Jo Hughes (@dssjohughes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Massive well done to Marie with her 21in21 challenge - We thank her for all the music she’s treated us to and this final video will fill your heart up! 💛💙 #WDSD2023 #FullOfPotential fb.watch/jr6tKRFGx5/

Down's Syndrome Scotland (@dsscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We want to send a massive thank you to Sabrina Thomas, who has raised a fantastic £842 so far for Down's Syndrome Scotland through donating money raised from her haircuts on #WDSD2023💙 You can donate to Sabrina's Just Giving page👉bit.ly/3ndVYZg

We want to send a massive thank you to Sabrina Thomas, who has raised a fantastic £842 so far for Down's Syndrome Scotland through donating money raised from her haircuts on #WDSD2023💙

You can donate to Sabrina's Just Giving page👉bit.ly/3ndVYZg
Down's Syndrome Scotland (@dsscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just Fantastic! Please show your support by donating what you can and help everyone with Down's syndrome in Scotland reach their fullest potential...

KarenPhilip_DSS (@karenphilipdss) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A big shout out to all our amazing Scottish midwives on International Day of the Midwife We are privileged to provide training and resources to all maternity staff and student midwife’s across Scotland Down's Syndrome Scotland #IDM2023 #SupportingAllThroughLife

A big shout out to all our amazing Scottish midwives on International Day of the Midwife 
We are privileged to provide training and resources to all maternity staff and student midwife’s across Scotland 
<a href="/DSScotland/">Down's Syndrome Scotland</a> #IDM2023 #SupportingAllThroughLife
Down's Syndrome Scotland (@dsscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill covers lots of areas where change is needed, this week we highlighting the proposals the consultation offers on 4 key areas that people with Ds have told us could make a huge difference in their lives.

The proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill covers lots of areas where change is needed, this week we highlighting the proposals the consultation offers on 4 key areas that people with Ds have told us could make a huge difference in their lives.
Down's Syndrome Scotland (@dsscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We know that people with learning disabilities experience poorer health outcomes than the general population. Here are the LDAN’s proposals on how this could be addressed. Find out more here 👉dsscotland.org.uk/ldan-bill-cons…

We know that people with learning disabilities experience poorer health outcomes than the general population. Here are the LDAN’s proposals on how this could be addressed. 

Find out more here 👉dsscotland.org.uk/ldan-bill-cons…