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People with Down Syndrome

Wednesday 30 March 2022 · 4 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government supports the Down Syndrome Bill to tackle inequalities and ensure services meet the unique needs of people with Down syndrome.
  • People with Down syndrome, their advocates, will be involved in each phase of guidance development through a national call for evidence and formal consultation.
  • Government has a plan involving investment in mental health, a catch-up programme, and a mental health strategy focusing on people with bipolar disorder.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tom Randall
Women & Equalities
Context

Down Syndrome Bill introduced to tackle inequalities and ensure services meet unique needs.

Question

What steps the Government are taking to help ensure equality and freedom from discrimination for people with Down Syndrome.

Answer from Gillian Keegan

The Government supports the Down Syndrome Bill introduced by my right hon. Friend to tackle inequalities and ensure services meet unique needs of people with Down syndrome.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific steps or commitments were provided beyond supporting a bill.

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Q2 Tom Randall
Safeguarding & DBS Benefits & Welfare Mental Health
Context

Down Syndrome Bill passed through Parliament, need to ensure voices of people with Down syndrome are heard.

Question

Will the Government commit to consulting people living with Down syndrome and other disabilities during development of guidance?

Answer from Gillian Keegan

Absolutely. People with Down syndrome, their advocates, will be involved in each phase of the guidance development. There will be a national call for evidence and formal consultation on gov.uk.

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Q3 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Minister to coordinate with DCMS counterpart to promote talented Down syndrome actors on TV.

Question

What steps is the Minister taking in co-ordination with her counterpart in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to ensure that programmes such as “Call the Midwife” are not one-offs?

Answer from Gillian Keegan

The passage of the Down Syndrome Bill has given a platform to many people with the condition. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman greatly enjoyed meeting actors, models and many other people with Down syndrome who showed how much they can achieve during recent parliamentary events.

Not addressed: Specific steps for promoting appearance of Down syndrome actors on television were not addressed.

How: Changing Subject To Praise The Bill'S Platform

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Q4 Taiwo Owatemi Lab Coventry North West
Mental Health
Context

Constituent struggling with energy bills and bipolar disorder after misdiagnosis, highlighting need for government action on mental health.

Question

Where is the Government's plan to help millions of people like my constituent who are struggling with mental health issues due to the cost of living crisis?

Answer from Gillian Keegan

We have a plan involving investment in mental health, catch-up programme, and a mental health strategy focusing on people with bipolar disorder.

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