
National conversation to shape NHS 10 Year Plan
Launch of national conversation to shape the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan Statement from Mark Flannagan, Chief Executive of Genetic Alliance UK
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We also share stories, images and experiences from those living with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. Individuals affected by these conditions are at the heart of everything that we do and we want to champion these communities by amplifying their voices, individually and collectively.
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Launch of national conversation to shape the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan Statement from Mark Flannagan, Chief Executive of Genetic Alliance UK
During his newborn hearing tests, Rory didn't respond. After consenting to look into the cause of the hearing loss, Rory and his family went through years of tests and challenges, along with a rollercoaster of emotions before receiving the diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder called wolfram syndrome. This is Rory's story.
Genetic Alliance UK and the SHCA have come together ahead of the General Election to develop a joint manifesto for people with rare conditions. While they are individually rare, collectively rare conditions are common – 1 in 17 people are affected, equating to 3.5 million in the UK alone.