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.

Latest England Action Plan out

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The latest Action Plan to implement the UK Rare Diseases Framework in England is out today. Minister Ashley Dalton, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, introduced the paper on Tuesday at the Rare Disease Day Westminster reception. As at last year’s event the minister praised Genetic Alliance UK and our members for the advice and support we have provided to this plan’s delivery. The minister also spent time before her speech meeting many of our members and people living with rare conditions.

Jess’s story

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In May 2021, Grant's life changed forever. Sadly, during an emergency c-section his sister, Jess, passed away. He wants Jess’s story to help others, in the hope no one experiences what his family went through.