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READ MORE >...www.ico.org.uk Professionals We collect information from clinicians and other professionals such as social workers and researchers in order to register you as professional members, because you have contacted us or...
READ MORE >...Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/ Young Minds https://youngminds.org.uk/ Samaritans If you need to talk through your feelings call 08457 90 90 90 (open 24 hours a day, charges apply) or email jo@samaritans.org Carers...
READ MORE >...More information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/priority-groups-for-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-advice-from-the-jcvi-30-december-2020/joint-committee-on-vaccination-and-immunisation-advice-on-priority-groups-for-covid-19-vaccination-30-december-2020#fn:3 Why you should register with your GP as a carer: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/your-gp Unique’s Carers Wellbeing guide: https://www.rarechromo.org/practical-guides-for-families/ Guidance on shielding and protecting people...
READ MORE >...in the UK. To order yours, go to rarechromo.org/html/DonateWP.aspselect Buying Merchandise and tell us in the box how many bags you would like to order. Then complete your payment and...
READ MORE >...be a huge success….. Big Blue Bake Sale Kit and Poster https://www.rarechromo.org/files/Bakesalekit.pdf To download details about the Baking Kit, plus a poster to use for your bake sale, just click...
READ MORE >...have a list of other crisis services here: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ You may also find Unique’s practical support guides helpful, in particular, our Carers Wellbeing and Self-Isolation guides: https://www.rarechromo.org/practical-guides-for-families/ NEW for 2022:...
READ MORE >...Click here to order edible rice paper toppers from www.mycupcaketoppers.co.uk/products/unique If you need some help or guidance, just contact Caroline on email to caroline@rarechromo.org Competition: Colour in Gene the Bear!...
READ MORE >...2nd and 3rd place. 9am (BST) Quiz: https://www.virtualquizevents.com/quiz/friday-funday-15-minute-quiz/ 5pm (BST) Quiz: https://www.virtualquizevents.com/quiz/friday-funday-15-minute-quiz-2/ Mindfulness Taster Session Join in our Mindfulness Taster Session on Zoom – from 19.45 to 20.30 BST on...
READ MORE >Do take a look around the site but to help you find your way around, here are quick links to some of our most popular pages:...
READ MORE >...default all users are considered to be non-medical professionals. Any medical professionals must identify themselves as such when posting medical information. Medical information posted is designed to complement the relationship...
READ MORE >Become a Member Unique supports and informs families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders and the professionals working with them. It’s free to join and become part of our supportive...
READ MORE >...your or your child’s condition is not listed please contact us directly (help@rarechromo.org) to check if we have any members registered with that condition. We are a very small team...
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READ MORE >...will be given a copy of this policy and appropriate mechanisms will be put in place for monitoring purposes. In addition, it will be displayed on the organisation’s website, www.rarechromo.org...
READ MORE >...huge increase in our workload but still remains small. We are supported by hundreds of clinical and other professionals, including geneticists and paediatricians, freely volunteering their time, skills and expertise,...
READ MORE >...advice. Families should consult a medically qualified clinician in all matters relating to genetic diagnosis, management and health. Unique mentions other organisations’ message boards and websites to help families looking...
READ MORE >...a new topic added to this range of guides, please let us know by emailing marion@rarechromo.org with your ideas. To support our work in this area to help us produce...
READ MORE >...please email us at volunteer@rarechromo.org We will ask you to complete a short form and, if appropriate, offer a short, informal interview to ensure we meet each other’s expectations, answer...
READ MORE >...pages they visited. Click here for an overview of privacy at Google For further information please email info@rarechromo.org or rarechromo@aol.com Last edited by Beverly Searle BSc(Hons) PhD CBiol MRSB 5th...
READ MORE >...Craig Mitchell Chief Operating Officer Unique The Stables, Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EE, UK Email: Craig@rarechromo.org Last edited by Beverly Searle BSc(Hons) PhD CBiol MRSB 5th January 2018...
READ MORE >...https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1c88o6EIwShwqA Feedback Survey for the checklist https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RJKBP8W Vagus Nerve Stimulation Could Help Treat Behavior in PWS www.fpwr.org/blog/study-shows-vagus-nerve-stimulation-could-help-treat-behavior-in-pws Cerebra Legal Rights Service www.cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/legal-entitlements-problem-solving-project/ From...
READ MORE >...from Contact: https://contact.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19/children-with-health-needs/covid-vaccination-your-questions-answered/ More information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/priority-groups-for-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-advice-from-the-jcvi-30-december-2020/joint-committee-on-vaccination-and-immunisation-advice-on-priority-groups-for-covid-19-vaccination-30-december-2020#fn:3 Why you should register with your GP as a carer: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/your-gp Unique’s Carers Wellbeing guide: https://www.rarechromo.org/practical-guides-for-families/...
READ MORE >...for parents and carers of medically complex children: https://www.wellchild.org.uk/2020/03/18/ten-ways-to-keep-my-child-withcomplex-health-needs-safe/. This includes a helpful link to a poster to put on your front door to advise visitors to your home of...
READ MORE >...we can further grow our knowledge and understanding of these rare conditions. Just visit www.rarechromo.org/donate and together we can help more families like our festive shining stars below. Alternatively, you...
READ MORE >...the world ๐ To enter: Please donate a minimum of £1 at www.rarechromo.org/donate with the reason for donation as ‘Christmas Colouring Competition’ Take a photo or scan a copy of...
READ MORE >...www.rarechromo.org Applications in writing, with full CV, on email to craig@rarechromo.org to Craig Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer, Unique, by 5pm on Monday, June 7th 2021. Interviews will take place during...
READ MORE >...and shares their story about how Unique offers hope to families by showing them that they are never alone. Find out if Unique can support you and your family at www.rarechromo.org...
READ MORE >Buy your Christmas cards from Unique and you’ll be directly helping those with rare chromosome and gene disorders. We have brand new, colourful and very festive designs this year, something...
READ MORE >...2 week window for me to join them. I wanted to learn more about the services that Unique provides families affected with rare chromosome disorders, as well as how professionals...
READ MORE >...click this link below to view the latest guidelines: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19 If you are unsure if your child is clinically extremely vulnerable, please discuss this with your GP or health professional....
READ MORE >...about the current needs expressed by patients and caregivers. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch at Julie.mcmullan@qub.ac.uk or visit https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/RareDisease/News/IMPaCCtStudy-investigatingtheimpactofCOVID-19oncaregiversandpatients.html Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/IMPACCTsurvey...
READ MORE >...avoid bias, Beverly was appointed to the full-time role with Marion Mitchell providing part-time support. At 1,200 member families, the website www.rarechromo.org was launched and, in one sense, with Beverly,...
READ MORE >...click here to read a copy of the letter or post the following into your browser: www.rarechromo.org/files/dsletter21 In addition to Unique, the other organisations to have signed the letter are:...
READ MORE >...Swedish guide in its long and short versions, and I hope more will follow! Best wishes, Kristina Photo credit: HANS ODEBERG See our chromosome and gene disorder guides at https://www.rarechromo.org/disorder-guides/...
READ MORE >...to acknowledge and appreciate the time and expertise you’re sharing with them. Interested in getting involved? Find out more by visiting their website (www.mrcc.org.uk/education-engagement/werrare/) and send in your expression of...
READ MORE >...will reopen on the 4th January 2021. During this period, you may find the information on our website useful: www.rarechromo.org. We will still have some great content going out across...
READ MORE >...would like to book to attend the webinar, this is the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering-different-news-to-families-by-healthcare-professionals-tickets-245707306167 Please note. This is not being run by Unique. Should you have any questions, please email esther.mugweni@ihv.org.uk...
READ MORE >...undiagnosed disorders including those associated with intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. ESHG-Y is the European Society of Human Genetics Young genetics specialists members network. View our information guides at www.rarechromo.org/disorder-guides...
READ MORE >...such a dedicated group of academics! As usual, all guides will be placed on our website at www.rarechromo.org/disorder-guides and will be freely available to anyone who may find them helpful....
READ MORE >...mental health problem, you are not alone in feeling the way you do. Check out our wellbeing support page at https://rarechromo.org/wellbeing/ and also our crisis and support page at https://rarechromo.org/crisis-support/...
READ MORE >NHS England Genomic Medicine Service supported Unique’s Rare Chromosome & Gene Disorder Awareness Day in June 2022 by sharing information and family stories; highlighting the role genomics and the National...
READ MORE >...download and focus on more generic topics which are relevant to families caring for a child or adult with a rare chromosome or gene disorder. Topics covered include A guide...
READ MORE >...you thoroughly check them out (including making sure the products are safe) before you buy anything or take any of the advice given. Click Here to go to the list...
READ MORE >...the CEO, and Claire and Anna, who are both scientific communication officers. I was initially amazed at how small the organisation is, for so few people to produce so many...
READ MORE >...Participants are eligible to take part whether they accepted or declined NIPT. For further information please contact the researchers: Ruth Horn (ruth.horn@ethox.ox.ac.uk) or Adeline Perrot (adeline.perrot@ethox.ox.ac.uk) Or go to www.ethox.ox.ac.uk/Our-research/research-projects/nipt...
READ MORE >...to do something to help a little bit.” A massive thank you to Leo and Katie and GOOD LUCK!! You can support Leo at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/katie-fox16 Leo – a true #shiningstar...
READ MORE >...patient organisations formally identified and refined priorities and underpinning themes for the new framework. These ideas were further tested through stakeholder engagement with patient organisations, clinicians, researchers and industry representatives...
READ MORE >Quiz for genetics professionals Flora Joseph, Genetic Counsellor at AWMGS has created a quiz for genetics professionals to help raise awareness of rare chromosome & gene disorders and fundraise in...
READ MORE >...of the issues faced by Unique families, particularly in the early days. Please click here to read more about Anita. If you would like to contact her, please email anita@rarechromo.org ...
READ MORE >...rare genetic variants associated with intellectual disability. Click here to read the full paper. A summary is also available in written and video format on the Imagine ID website: https://imagine-id.org/news/imagine-id-research-publication/...
READ MORE >...planned. If your employer supports a charity, why not nominate us. We can help with any information or support you need. Just drop us a line on email to craig@rarechromo.org...
READ MORE >...professionals from Leeds Teaching Hospital and Guy’s Hospital in London, together with the charity Social Action for Health. Practicalities The session will take place over video conference (Zoom) and will...
READ MORE >...even just supports a charity from time to time, why not think about nominating Unique? Just email craig@rarechromo.org if you have any questions or need some information about the charity....
READ MORE >...the diagnosis. It will also be useful for professionals, helping to explain things to patients, for example before they undergo an array CGH. You can view the animation here: https://youtu.be/s7WWd7zsCdU...
READ MORE >...or would like help interpreting your/your child’s genetic report, please get in touch with Unique (help@rarechromo.org) or contact your local Genetics service. You may also find Unique’s Glossary of Genetic...
READ MORE >...take part, please email imagineID@cardiff.ac.uk for more information, or contact one of our researchers on the numbers below: Lauren: 02920 688065 Poppy: 02922 512286 Hannah: 02920 688316 More info: https://imagine-id.org/news/video/...
READ MORE >I was thrilled to join the Unique team as a part-time Information Officer in August 2019. My role is to answer queries from families and professionals, provide information about specific...
READ MORE >...guides, including those to Tetrasomy 9p, 14q deletions, Diploidy Triploidy and 10p deletions from p11 and p12. My professional background has included working as a research scientist – specialising in...
READ MORE >...have any questions or would like to join or know more about Unique: sarah@rarechomo.org. Sarah Wynn PhD is the editor of the Unique website. This is an explanation of her...
READ MORE >...scientific literature and related databases but with information gathered from families who can give a more personal insight as to the effects of such changes. Anna Pelling BSc(Hons) PhD anna.pelling@rarechromo.org...
READ MORE >...for such a good purpose! If you would like to make a donation or have any finance queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! My email address is louise@rarechromo.org...
READ MORE >I’m Unique’s Chief Operating Officer and work on fundraising, administration and infrastructure, basically anything to support the frontline staff as they deliver services to families and professionals. My background is...
READ MORE >...provide a listening ear and answer questions by email and on the telephone helpline. I also answer queries from professionals and match members based on their rare chromosome disorder. Alongside...
READ MORE >Hi, I am Anita and I am delighted to join the Unique team. Professionally I have worked as a Midwife for the last 26 years. In the latter part of...
READ MORE >...of different disorders, helps us support families and professionals, match families with others and we’ve even used it to help families gain access to services and resources. I am Mum...
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