@DSWorkFit

Connecting employers and employees who have Down’s syndrome. Developing employment opportunities with free, expert support, advice, resources and training.

dsworkfit.org.uk/
Joined August 2016
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Thank you to Alison, Chris, Lydia and Safiya who manned the DSA stand at Portcullis House today. What a brilliant day for raising awareness of the work undertaken by the Down's Syndrome Association with policymakers in advance of World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow (21 March 2025). Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedule to meet with the team. We look forward to working with you all more closely to #ImproveOurSupportSystems for people who have Down's syndrome. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2025
the DSA team - Safiya, Chris and Lydia

ALT the DSA team - Safiya, Chris and Lydia

Lydia and Chris from DSA holding a selfie frame

ALT Lydia and Chris from DSA holding a selfie frame

Alison Thwaite, DSA Head of Employment Services

ALT Alison Thwaite, DSA Head of Employment Services

Lydia, WorkFit Officer, holding our selfie frame

ALT Lydia, WorkFit Officer, holding our selfie frame

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@GXOLogistics21 Mar 2025
It’s #WorldDownSyndromeDay, and we’re celebrating with our incredible colleagues from the @DSAInfo's #WorkFit programme! 🧦🧡 (1/2)
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We are delighted to have been contacted by the Minister responsible for the delivery of the Down Syndrome Act guidance, @SKinnock, in writing last week and also to hear from @GoAndrCoop co-chair of the @APPGDS in a Westminster Hall debate 19 March 2025, who both confirmed that an updated version of the draft guidance is being prepared and that the guidance will be published for public consultation by the summer. Read more here: downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/n…
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Only six days now till our amazing #TeamKilimanjaro climbers begin their epic trek! downs-syndrome.org.uk/get-in… #Team21
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We are recruiting! We are looking to find a WorkFit Officer to cover West London & the western home counties. The role is full-time, & is home based, ideally in London, Hertfordshire, Surrey or West Sussex. Find all the details here: downs-syndrome.org.uk/get-in… Closing date 16 Feb
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The official socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2025 are now available to buy in our online shop. Get people talking with a pair of socks, designed by Ana Martínez González who has Down's syndrome. loom.ly/mt0VFCI #LotsOfSocks #WDSD25
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As well as receiving information and support from the DSA, parents and carers of children and young people who have Down’s syndrome can benefit from engagement with a local support group. 📍You'll find a map of local support groups on our website, many of whom are affiliated to the DSA. ▶️ downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-… The groups aim to provide a local network that provides friendship, support, social events and other events and activities.
A screen grab of our local support groups map, showing England, Wales and Northern Ireland and many green 'pins' showing the locations of groups.

ALT A screen grab of our local support groups map, showing England, Wales and Northern Ireland and many green 'pins' showing the locations of groups.

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MEET THE CLIMBERS Platinum-selling rap star @OfficialAitch is doing a 10-day climb of Kilimanjaro. Inspired by his sister Gracie, Aitch is taking on the challenge to raise funds for the DSA, so far £100K! Read more/donate here: loom.ly/eQWueE8 #TeamKilimanjaro #Team21
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MEET THE CLIMBERS Love is Blind star Freddie Powell is one of a team embarking on a 10-day expedition to climb Kilimanjaro. Inspired by his brother Jack, who has Down's syndrome, Freddie is raising funds for the DSA. loom.ly/elNZ8g0 #TeamKilimanjaro #Team21
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TEAM KILIMANJARO 31 Jan, 17 climbers will set off on a fundraising challenge to scale Kilimanjaro. Their target is to raise a whopping £130,000 for the DSA. As of today, they've hit £100,450! Donate here: downssyndrome.enthuse.com/cf… THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH 🏔️ #TeamKilimanjaro #Team21
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🆕 New resource on skin conditions downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-con… Although our new factsheet can’t cover all the different skin conditions, it does cover those that are more common, more troublesome, or more likely to occur in people who have Down’s syndrome.
Screengrabs of pages from a new resource of skin conditions.

ALT Screengrabs of pages from a new resource of skin conditions.

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2/2 The earlier sleep issues are addressed the better. Register here 👉 downs-syndrome.org.uk/our-wo… #SleepHygiene #Wellbeing

Introduction to sleep hygiene for children and teenagers who have Down's syndrome - Downs Syndrome...

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🧵1/2 Introduction to sleep hygiene for children and teenagers who have Down’s syndrome Tuesday 28 January 2025 | 10.30 – 11.45am | FREE Sleep difficulties have a huge impact on health and well-being as well as learning and development.
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Our epilepsy resource has just been updated. The document covers what epilepsy is, ways to diagnose epilepsy, different types of seizures, as well as what to do if someone is having a seizure and steps to keep people safe. Download from our website here: downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-con…
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The @Craft_Guild has selected the DSA as their charity to support at the Chairman’s Dinner, to be held on 6 March 2025. We are thrilled with this support which will help us to raise much needed funds. Thank you! Read more here: downs-syndrome.org.uk/news/n…
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The official socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2025 are now available to buy in our online shop. Get people talking with a pair of socks, designed by Ana Martínez González who has Down's syndrome. loom.ly/mt0VFCI #LotsOfSocks #WDSD25
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New WorkFit job opportunity - please share! If you have Down’s syndrome and want to work in a warehouse and logistics role in Northampton, this opportunity might be for you! Part time hours. To find out more, please email [email protected] #WorkFit
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The official socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2025 are now available to buy in our online shop. Get people talking with a pair of socks, designed by Ana Martínez González who has Down's syndrome. loom.ly/mt0VFCI #LotsOfSocks #WDSD25
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It's fabulous to see Charlotte, who was supported by our @DSWorkFit team to fulfil her dream of getting a job, featured in Series 3: Episode 3 of the BBC's 'A Special School', talking about her work at Greggs and what it means to her. You can watch the episode here - loom.ly/zD7g72o - and Charlotte comes in at about 08:38. @TNLComFund
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Esther Brittan, HR Operations Manager UK&I, Hilton, who has worked very closely with our WorkFit team, has been awarded an MBE on the 2025 New Year Honours List, for volunteering and charity services to young people, removing workplace barriers and making hospitality employment more accessible. Here she is with WorkFit candidate, Dilesh, and Head of Employment Services (DSA), Alison Thwaite. Many congratulations from everyone at the DSA! Read more here: loom.ly/BJ19fko @TNLComFund
Three people pose for a photograph. On the left is Esther, smiling, in a check jacket. Centre, Dilesh, a smiling young man who has Down's syndrome, holding a certificate and a fabric bag printed with the Hilton logo. On the right, Alison, smiling, in a floral dress and black jacket.

ALT Three people pose for a photograph. On the left is Esther, smiling, in a check jacket. Centre, Dilesh, a smiling young man who has Down's syndrome, holding a certificate and a fabric bag printed with the Hilton logo. On the right, Alison, smiling, in a floral dress and black jacket.

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