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Inside DSCNE

See inside the doors of the Down Syndrome Centre North East along with some of our therapies and activities, and listen to Martin McBreen...

Virtual Music Therapy

In the absence of face-to-face contact during the current Covid-19 restrictions, Music Therapy sessions have temporarily paused on site f...

January to March 2021 Schedule

It’s hard to believe that once again we are in a situation where virtual and online learning and activities are at the forefront of our d...

Christmas with Combilift 2020

A few weeks ago, a couple of children were invited to a very special filming that took place at DSCNE as part of Combilift's Christmas 20...

Return to Early Intervention Sessions Jan 2021(postponed)

We were looking forward to to be in a position to begin our phased reopening from January 2021, starting with Individual Early Interventi...

It's Christmas Time

As the festive season gets well under way, The Down Syndrome Centre North East would like to wish all our friends, family and supporters ...

Our 2020 Circus Stars

As December begins and the year sets to end, we look back and reflect fondly on all the children and families that have been a part of DS...

Thank you Frontline workers

Hope you enjoy this little video of some of our children at DSCNE giving their thanks for keeping them and their families safe

Access to Online Occupational Therapy Session

All our services have been impacted or interrupted due to the closure of the centre however we are now able to offer Online Occupational ...

The Greatest Showman Themed Dance Activity Going Ahead Via Zoom!

If you like to sing and dance join us for this fun session via Zoom on April 22nd 1pm - 2pm. We are delighted to be able to offer this da...

Happy World Down Syndrome Day

Wherever you are, and however you are celebrated today, we hope you have a brilliant day! We are thinking of you and missing you, but are...

Qween Event 2020 Postponed

In light of the recent government announcement we are postponing our Qween Event. While we are very disappointed we have to take everyone...

Mess Chef Cookery Class

On Saturday 1st February we were delighted to have "Mess Chef" Roisin Matthews host a workshop at our Centre which involved the children...

January to March 2020 Schedule

The complete January to March 2020 schedule can be viewed or downloaded HERE EDIT: Unfortunately due to Government guidelines around COVI...

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