Hospital staff in Rotherham to "rock" odd socks for World Down's Syndrome Day

Fundraisers will be rocking their odd socks at Rotherham Hospital’s Greenoaks unit to mark World Down’s Syndrome Day this Thursday (March 21). 

The antenatal and newborn screening team’s are out to raise awareness of the condition with the colourful stunt.  

Midwife Jackie Durban said she hoped the campaign would get people talking.

“Just like any diagnosis, learning about Down’s syndrome can be an unsettling and anxious time for parents,” she said. 

“Our role in the antenatal and newborn screening unit is to support families through the screening process and to help them make informed decisions about their future if they are given unexpected results.”

Ms Durban said the awareness day would also help people find out about the support on offer for parents affected by a Down’s diagnosis

Patients, families and other staff will also be encouraged to wear and show off their funky footwear.

There will also be a raffle between 9am and 5pm, raising money for the Down’s Syndrome Association and the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity.