Janet Mitchell

Janet Mitchell (briefly known as Petal) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by child actor Grace, who has Downs syndrome.It was reported on 22 July 2006 that a character with Downs syndrome would be introduced to EastEnders. The newborn daughter of established characters Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton), the baby was to be named Janet. An EastEnders source said, We will strive to handle this storyline sensitively and Carol Boys, of the Downs Syndrome Association added, We are delighted that EastEnders feature a baby with Downs syndrome. What a great way to get the message across that having a baby with Downs syndrome is not the end of the world.

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