Welcome to the Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group's Website

The Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group is a charity run by families affected by Down's Syndrome living in Cornwall.

What we do

We offer families a chance to meet, socialise and share information, friendship and support. Membership is free and we hold regular drop in sessions around the county where we can signpost our members to services that may be beneficial in an informal setting with entertainment for the children provided. During the year we organise many fun days out and trips away as well as our winter party. Our new parent support team warmly welcomes parents with recent diagnosis.

Click here to go to the Justgiving websiteIf you are interested in becoming a member, download a form today.

We are a registered charity and rely on your contributions, please donate via JustGiving.

Thank you to the Bolingey Barbarians:

Bolingey BarbariansThe Cornwall Downs Syndrome Support Group would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to the Bolingey Barbarians for their very generous donation of £8,000 to our group on the 2oth November.

The money will be used to fund the 'Trisomy 21' Photography Project and to appoint a much needed Co-Ordinator who will oversee the SALT Co-Worker Scheme and 'Looking Up' groups. Donations such as these make a huge difference to the lives of our membership and we look forward to kicking off these projects in the New Year.

Events

Find out more about our holidays, day trips, meetings, conferences and much more in our comprehensive events calendar.

  • Drop In Session dates
  • Family Fun days outs
  • Pre-school SALT (Speech And Language Therapy) sessions
  • Other local events to your area

Facebook!

CDSSG would like to invite our members to browse and join these linked Facebook pages and also take a look at and subscribe to this wonderful blog, www.downssideup.com which has been started by a member of our group.

The aim of the FB groups & blog is (as always) to share information, friendship and support so please feel free to get involved with our online community.

facebook CDSSG FB Page - a 'closed' group for approved members only.

facebook 'Looking Up' - Facebook page for parents of under 5's with Downs Syndrome, but open to any CDSSG member who wishes to share valuable information/advice/support/experience with newer parents - also a 'closed' group.

facebook Downside up - Thoughts, experiences, beautiful photos, tips and advice from a local mum of a little girls with Down's Syndrome.