Who we are

Genetic Alliance UK is an alliance of over 220 organisations, charities and support groups working together to improve the lives of everyone in the UK living with genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions.

We advocate for fast and accurate diagnosis, good quality care and access to the best treatments. We actively support progress in research and engage with decision makers and the public about the challenges faced by our community.

We run two long standing projects:

  • Rare Disease UK: A campaign focused on making sure the new UK Rare Diseases Framework is as successful as possible, and to ensure that people and families living with rare conditions have access to a final diagnosis, coordinated care and specialist care and treatment.
  • SWAN UK: The only dedicated support network in the UK for families affected by a syndrome without a name – a genetic condition so rare it often remains undiagnosed.