21/03/2026
The theme for this years World Down Syndrome Day is 'Together Against Loneliness'
Why? - Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, loneliness is a more common and painful experience.
Their families can feel lonely too, and feel cut off from support.
Loneliness can feel like different things:
– Not having a group of friends or a community to belong to.
– Not having a close, special person to share your feelings with.
Loneliness is a serious problem.
Loneliness is not just a sad feeling. It is bad for our health and happiness. It can make people feel anxious or depressed. It can also harm physical health.
Loneliness happens when people are not supported to build and maintain connections with other people.
Sometimes, people with Down syndrome can be in the same room as others but still feel lonely.
Loneliness is also caused by stigma and discrimination.
Loneliness happens when people are left out of schools, workplaces, and community life. - https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
Visit https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/ supporting all people who have Down's Syndrome, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them, throughout their lives.
For advice and support visit ⬇
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/downs-syndrome/
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