Tanya and Dax
Tanya and Dax have three lovely children. The eldest, Joshua, was born in 2011 and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after birth.
Joshua is a cheeky, happy, lovely boy and is loved and adored by all of his family and friends. He is gaining independence and attends Parkwood Hall School in Swanley.
Tanya says, "We have been attending the BDSSG since Joshua was around 2 months old and I sought out a support network. Having a group of people to share experiences and tips with is invaluable and there is a great sense of community and support. I am always happy to speak to any new parents."
The Burger Family
Married to Craig, we have 2 amazing daughters Lauren 19 and Zoe 17.
I was 37 when Zoe was born she came into the world by emergency C-Section in September 2004. The next day in the afternoon we were met by the paediatrician to tell us Zoes diagnosis of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
We have been part of the Bromley support group for 16 years and know how important a support network is to families. We meet regularly to share experiences and give advice and support to one another. We have met and made wonderful friends along the way.
Welcome to Bromley DSSG
Join our Community
The Bromley Down Syndrome Support Group is a community of families in the London Borough of Bromley who have family members with Down Syndrome.
Our group offers a network of support and engagement for parents, carers and family members and we welcome new members.
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Being part of a community that understands and can support you
in navigating a new path
can be invaluable.
How We Help
Advice and Support
The BDSSG offers advice and support about what health, education and social services are available and how to access them. Group members are always on hand to offer tips and tools to help manage the day-to-day practicalities of having a child with Down Syndrome.
Get Together
BDSSG holds tea and catch up sessions on the last Sunday of every month from 2pm til 4pm. These are held at the Phoenix Centre in Bromley.
There are regular Mum’s/Dad’s nights out, where we meet for dinner and a relaxed chat at a restaurant in Bromley.
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We hold social occasions such as our fantastic family fun day, which give families, extended families and friends a chance to all get together socially and get to know each other.
Education
The BDSSG works with local health centres to provide a more realistic and positive view of Down Syndrome that enables midwives and other health professionals to adapt the way they interact with local families about Down Syndrome.
The group is working on some exciting new projects that will provide opportunities for our children and young people with Down Syndrome to develop their social and communication skills and get their creativity going...so watch this space!
About Our Charity
The BDSSG has been running for over 25 years and there are over 50 families who make up the support group with family members of all ages who have
Down Syndrome.
