Improving Services For Individuals With Down's Syndrome

• Published date: 09 July 2021
• Law Firm: Shoosmiths
• Author: Ms Guv Samra

Improving services for individuals with Down's Syndrome

MP Dr Liam Fox provided his support to a draft bill recently placed before parliament focusing on individuals with Down's Syndrome. He has been working on the bill with a Down's Syndrome Association in Portsmouth.

If the draft bill passes through parliament and receives royal assent, the Down's Syndrome Act will come into force. Its focus is on improving provision for those with Down's Syndrome which includes education, health, social care and employment.

The draft bill follows the Autism Act introduced in 2009 which focused on meeting the needs of adults with autistic spectrum conditions in England. If passed, the Down's Syndrome Act will cover all individuals...