Down's Syndrome Pack

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Healthy Family Team.

 

Down's syndrome (NHS)

Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome. You usually get an extra chromosome by chance because of a change in the sperm or egg before you're born. This change does not happen because of anything anyone did before or during pregnancy.

Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group (NDSSG)

NDSSG is a parent-led organisation that provides a range of support services to parents, carers and siblings.

Facebook - Down's Syndrome Support Group (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)

The Down's Syndrome Support Group in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, is part of the Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group (NDSSG) which is a parent-led organisation that provides a range of support services to parents, carers and siblings.