Dean Russell attended the Drop-In event in the Houses of Parliament to display his support for Dr Liam Fox’s Down Syndrome Bill.
The Down Syndrome Bill has been introduced as Dr Liam Fox’s Private Members’ Bill. The government recently announced that it will support this Bill, which means that the Down Syndrome Act 2022 (as it will become) will improve provision and outcomes for all those living with Down Syndrome in England. Some of the areas that this will cover includes maternity care, education, health, social care, and employment.
Following attending the drop-in session, Dean said: “This is an important Bill and I am so pleased to have the opportunity to support it. Everyone in our country should have the same opportunity to access basic services and Dr Liam Fox’s Bill will ensure that those with Down Syndrome will get the support they need to have better access to health, education and social care.”
If you would like to read more about Liam Fox’s Down Syndrome Bill, you can do so here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-02/0017/210017.pdf
