The Government is seeking your views about new guidance on services for people with Down Syndrome. Read on to find out more.
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 allows the Department to issue guidance for the NHS, councils, schools and others about services for people with Downs Syndrome. As required by the Act, the Department of Health is now asking service providers, professionals, and people with Downs Syndrome about what should be included in the new guidance. This is called a ‘call for evidence’. The call for evidence period ends on 11.45 pm on 8th November 2022.
It is very important that people with Down Syndrome, or who work in the aforementioned sectors, respond to this call for evidence. If this applies to you, please see the links below.
Links To More Information
Read the Call for Evidence for organisations, professionals and carers here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence
An Easy Read version of the Call for Evidence can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/down-syndrome-act-2022-guidance-call-for-evidence-easy-read.
BuDS Is Here To Help!
If you would like any help or support to respond to the Call for Evidence, please fill in the form below, email buds-support@buds.org.uk, or leave us a voicemail on 01494 211179.