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Author: Andrea Arnold

Changing attitudes right from the start

Changing attitudes right from the start

Andrea Arnold March 26, 2018 Uncategorized

Today, two of our Trustees, Alexis Sharp and Andrea Arnold, had a really positive meeting with midwifery and screening leads at Pinderfields Hospital to discuss training and information. We are hoping to work together to improve the information available to…

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Celebrating World Down’s Syndrome Day the WDDSSG way!

Celebrating World Down’s Syndrome Day the WDDSSG way!

Andrea Arnold March 24, 2018 Uncategorized

What a fantastic party we had today, coming together to celebrate World Down’s Syndrome Day! Lots of our families joined us for our relaxed celebration at a local soft play centre, which coincided with our mascot Superstar’s sixth birthday –…

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Trustee meeting 23 March 2018

Trustee meeting 23 March 2018

Andrea Arnold March 23, 2018 Uncategorized

Our trustees met today – another busy meeting with lots to cover.  We unanimously voted in our second independent Trustee, Mary Chadwick, who has lots to offer our group, and we discussed a wide range of current issues for the…

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Tell It Right, Start It Right

Tell It Right, Start It Right

Andrea Arnold March 17, 2017 Uncategorized

Today we have completed the second of two Tell It Right, Start It Right presentations, together with the national Down’s Syndrome Association, to over 100 midwives, health visitors, paediatricians and other professionals. This fantastic training opportunity was funded by our…

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A brighter future with WorkFit

A brighter future with WorkFit

Andrea Arnold February 1, 2017 Uncategorized

By Neil Courtman, Trustee: Nearly 70 delegates attended the Cedar Court Hotel on 20 January for the Yorkshire and Humberside Workfit Conference. The conference was organised with the Down’s Syndrome Association and part funded by WDDSSG.

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