All of the latest news and updates from Genetic Alliance UK can be found below. This includes the release of our latest reports and findings, as well as pieces that our member organisations have requested that we share.
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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Kevin ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for SWAN UK and Rare Disease UK. He he tells us about his family’s experience the undiagnosed and rare communities and why he supports our work.
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Jesse, a happy boy who had a wicked sense of humour. Six months before he was taken into intensive care he learnt to walk and managed to walk the length of the Suspension Bridge (now known to the family as Jesse’s Bridge). This is his story.
Rosie was born in April 2022, and for the first 16 weeks things her family lived in their "new family unit" bubble. Rosie's mum shares what happened next.
Bex is mum to 6-year-old Jackson, the youngest of three boys. Jackson has a genetic/neurological condition so rare they have yet to find a name for it. This means Jackson has complex medical, physical, and learning disabilities.
This is Lucy's story which was written about her son who lives with 22Q11.21 Micro Duplication. The story was submitted as part of ‘More than you can imagine: an anthology of rare experiences‘, created for Rare Disease Day 2025.
This is Alan's short story which was submitted to ‘More than you can imagine: an anthology of rare experiences‘, created for Rare Disease Day 2025. It discusses experiences of living with Poland syndrome.
Jonathan's submission to 'More than you can imagine: an anthology of rare experiences', created for Rare Disease Day 2025
Written by Abigail Davison-Hoult. This story explores the desire to pigeonhole ourselves and one another to comply with societal rules, but also looks at the difficulties faced when trying to determine the correct category. There is the suggestion of prejudice whether intentional or assumed, particularly in the case of minority populations. Ultimately, the reader needs to use the information given to decide on their version of the outcome of this story.
This year’s theme for Rare Disease Day 2025 is ‘More than you can imagine’ and Tilly's story really has turned out more than she could ever have imagined; a story which proves rare does not mean impossible.
