Guernsey Down Syndrome Group

St Peter Port

Story

UK-based child development specialist visits twice yearly; long-term goal is to secure a full-time specialist in Guernsey

Guernsey Down Syndrome Group is a registered charity (CH606) established in 2018, supporting 19 families of people with Down syndrome aged 4 to 45. It offers family support, education advocacy, social activities including cookery lessons, surfing, art, and swimming, fundraising events, specialist speaker visits, training days, and hospital gift boxes for newborns with Down syndrome. Registered with the Association of Guernsey Charities.

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Condition & disease support

Guidance, awareness, and support for various medical conditions and diseases.

From their website

Patient disease support charity operator · Family support · Hospital gift boxes for newborns with Down syndrome

Established

2018 · 8 years

People1

  • Helen O'HaraChairperson

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  • Education advocacy
  • Social activities (cookery lessons, surfing, art lessons, swimming)
  • Fundraising events
  • Specialist speaker visits
  • Training days

Contact

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Address
Havelet Cottage, Havelet, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1BB

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