Upwards with Downs

A charity providing support, activities and social events for people with Down Syndrome and their families.

How it can help

The charity provides a range of support and events, including:

  • an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and SALT to give advice
  • sign language and makaton lessons
  • a group for pre-schoolers (term time only)
  • music, drama and dance sessions
  • a specialist teacher who can visit your child's nursery or school to provide advice to the staff
  • 1 to 1 swimming lessons or horse riding lessons (part-funded by the charity)
  • social events (such as day trips, disco, soft play, family fun swimming) to meet other families

Eligibility

People with Down Syndrome and their families.

How to access

Complete a membership form on the website.

Area(s) covered

Basildon
Braintree
Brentwood
Castle Point
Chelmsford
Colchester
Epping Forest
Harlow
Maldon
Rochford
Southend
Tendring
Thurrock
Uttlesford

Can siblings without SEND also attend

Yes

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

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