Stories from March, 2024:
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on colleague Ellie Cleasby, who is a dedicated advocate for people living with disabilities. Ellie, 22, is National Care Group’s Makaton Champion. She was born with Down syndrome and a severe learning disability but hasn’t let it stop her from living life as […]
This year World Down Syndrome Day calls on people to be With Us Not For Us. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities calls for everyone to have the freedom to make their own choices. People with Down syndrome often have controlling support with supporters doing things for them, not with […]
Mark has learning disability and Down syndrome diagnosis. He’s lived in his own flat at National Care Group’s Merry Den supported living in the Forest of Dean since 2013. Mark lives a fulfilling, mostly independent life. He’s very sociable, loving, and friendly and is a loyal and caring friend to his neighbours. In recent years, […]