Why new Down’s syndrome guidance has to reflect lived realities

Following the Down Syndrome Act 2022, the government is consulting on new statutory guidance that will shape how health, social care, education, housing and employment services support people with Down’s syndrome – along with others who have similar needs, including people with a learning disability – in England.

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Learning Disability Practice
Published
2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.29.1.5.s1
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Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
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Why new Down’s syndrome guidance has to reflect lived realities

J. Lister
Learning Disability Practice
Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
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Why new Down’s syndrome guidance has to reflect lived realities

J. Lister
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Following the Down Syndrome Act 2022, the government is consulting on new statutory guidance that will shape how health, social care, education, housing and employment services support people with Down’s syndrome – along with others who have similar needs, including people with a learning disability – in England.

Learning Disability PracticeVol. 29(1)
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
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