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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

19 July 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Gillian Keegan Con Chichester

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister announces the launch of a national Call for Evidence to inform the development of draft guidance under the Down Syndrome Act.
  • The department is launching a 16-week Call for Evidence to gather information on support needs and best practices from stakeholders.
  • Feedback will be used to inform the draft guidance due to be published next year after public consultation.

Issue summary

The minister announces the launch of a national Call for Evidence to inform the development of draft guidance under the Down Syndrome Act.

Action requested

The department is launching a 16-week Call for Evidence to gather information on support needs and best practices from stakeholders, including people with Down’s syndrome, their families, carers, and professionals in various fields. The feedback will be used to inform the draft guidance due to be published next year after public consultation.

Key facts

  • There are around 47,000 people with Down's syndrome in the UK.
  • The Call for Evidence runs for a maximum duration of 16 weeks starting from today.
  • The Draft Guidance will be subject to a full public consultation before final publication.
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