About the West Berkshire Down's Syndrome Group

We are a small charity based in West Berkshire and have been running for 12 years. A group primarily of parents and carers of people with Down Syndrome using our knowledge, skills and experience to provide support, information and services to people with Down Syndrome, their carers and families.

We are affiliated to the Down Syndrome Association, and closely linked to Down Syndrome Education International to capitalise on their research, advice and expertise in all the things we do. We employ a number of therapists and professionals to assist in providing the service, working in partnership with statutory service providers where we can.

With years of experience behind us we can help in many different ways, not only by information, funding, and support but by introducing you to a network of people in the same situation who are more than happy to just have a chat & a coffee.

Approximately 800-1000 babies every year in this country are born with Down syndrome and many have medical problems as well, however with the right support and understanding these children can and do live very productive lives in their community. We provide many services already such as information packs for new families and packs for those who find out before the birth of their child, coffee mornings, drama groups, speech & language therapy, a Christmas party and most importantly support.