For families
Our warm and friendly team is here for every stage of your journey. We are here to help you find friendships, connect with other families, and access professional support and advice.
Become a member
Join our supportive community for answers, information and access to a wealth of knowledge and understanding.
Membership is free, and available for you, if you:
- have Down’s syndrome,
- have a family member with Down’s syndrome,
- have caring responsibilities for a person with Down’s syndrome,
… and live in the Greater Manchester area.
Our services
We are here for every stage of your journey, find out more about our services:
Have fun with us
From early years support, to fun, social events for all ages.
Grow with us
Events, groups and learning programmes for our older children and young adults.
Learn with us
Expert-led training and workshops for parents and professionals.
Work with us
Support for people with Down’s syndrome to gain employment opportunities.
In your area
Explore our guide to local support, services and groups across Greater Manchester. Whether you’re looking for education advice, SEND support, health services or somewhere to meet other families, this is where you’ll find what’s closest to you.
Resources
At Down’s Syndrome Manchester we know that having the right tools can make everyday life a little easier. Our resources are free to download and use. They’re designed to be flexible, so you can adapt them to suit your child and family.
“We felt a bit overwhelmed and out of our comfort zone at first and didn’t quite know what to expect as we were still getting our heads round the diagnosis. We quickly learnt that Down’s Syndrome Manchester was going to be a network we needed to be part of.”
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Support us
Down’s Syndrome Manchester is a charity, and we rely on the support of our community. Here are some ways you can show your support:
