News and stories

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. 

 

If you’d like to have your story included on our website then get in touch.

NHS 10 Year Plan | Update

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Yesterday (3 July 2025) the government released 'Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England'. We've analysed the plan, exploring its potential and pinpointing areas where community involvement is crucial to ensure equitable, patient-centred care. Read our initial thoughts and conclusions below.

NHS 10 Year Plan

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Today marks a pivotal moment for healthcare in England as the government prepares to launch its 10-Year Health Plan.

Rosie – Undiagnosed Children’s Day

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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 and Jackson – Undiagnosed Children’s Day

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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.

Raising awareness – Kevin’s story

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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.

Photo by Michał Bożek on Unsplash. A child's hands playing with colourful building blocks

More than you can imagine

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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.