COVID-19 General Advice

...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...

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...UK Free helpline 0808 808 7777 www.carersuk.org/ UNIQUE’S PRACTICAL SUPPORT GUIDES You may also find Unique’s practical support guides helpful, in particular, our Carers Wellbeing and Self-Isolation guides: www.rarechromo.org/practical-guides-for-families/ Where...

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...website, how long you were on the site, your Internet domain name and the internet browser you use. This information helps us to improve our website service. We make use...

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Awareness Day 2023

...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...

Where can I get help and support when the Unique team is not available?

...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:...

Unique's Funday Friday | 19th June 2020

...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...

Gift ideas and useful websites

...the USA. https://justlikeyoudolls.com/dolls with cochlear implants, etc US based Online shops for switch adapted toys Inclusive Technology inclusive.co.uk/hardware/switch-adapted-toys Liberator liberator.co.uk/products/learning-and-inclusion-aids/switch-adapted-toys Other items/useful websites Living made easy livingmadeeasy.org.uk/children/play-%26-leisure-31470845 1309177 The play...

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...chromosome or gene diagnoses are similar. Individually rare chromosome and gene disorders are indeed very rare but collectively they are common. In fact at least one in every 200 babies...

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...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...

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The Unique website www.rarechromo.org does not carry advertising and none of the space or content has been sold or leased to any third party for the purpose of generating revenue....

Awareness Week

...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!...

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The Be-Well Checklist: Helping parents, carers and professionals to change the behaviour and improve the wellbeing of people with severe learning disability and complex needs.

...the presentation:   Findings from high quality research studies in genetic syndromes www.findresources.co.uk Cerebra’s Pain guide for parents www.cerebra.org.uk/download/pain-a-guide-for-parents/ Research papers (freely available research papers – search by name) www.researchgate.net...

Covid-19 Vaccinations (UK Only)

...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/...

Farewell Gill

...a small price to pay. Although the prediction was accurate, nothing could have prepared us for the journey ahead however, at the same consultation, the genetics counsellor not only “lent”...

New general advice regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) for patients with rare genetic disorders

...rate is much lower than in older people. This is a rapidly changing situation with new guidance issued regularly as things evolve. Please check NHS guidelines available here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ If...

Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day - Quiz for Professionals

...support Unique. To participate, follow the instructions below: Visit Flora’s Just Giving page and make a donation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/RareChromoQuizForPros Complete the quiz below and email your answers to Flora at Flora.joseph@nhs.net – if you...

IMPaCCT study: Investigating the impact of COVID-19 on caregivers and patients

...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...

Unique supporter Adam Astill on how we help families

...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...

2019 - The Year in Numbers

It’s been another very busy year for Unique – welcoming and helping more families than ever before, providing information and support about a wide range or rare chromosome and gene...

IMAGINE ID: New Participants Urgently Needed

...a diagnosed genetic condition with intellectual disability, learning difficulties or developmental delay. To find out more information please visit IMAGINE ID or contact the team on imagine.id@nhs.net or 01223 254631...

Discussion groups to understand community attitudes to research on rare genetic disorders in British Pakistanis

...email Grainne Colligan on grainnec@safh.org.uk, Dr Saghira Malik Sharif on saghiram.sharif@nhs.net or Dr Shwetha Ramachandrappa on Shwetha.Ramachandrappa@gstt.nhs.uk. Your contribution will shape the research we do and how we communicate it....

Scaling the Heights...

...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...

New information guide on 22q11 deletion syndrome now available in Lithuanian thanks to international teamwork

...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...

New Webinar: Delivering Different/Difficult News

...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...

Update: Down Syndrome Bill

...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:...

News from Georgia

...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....

Unique's Christmas Colouring Competition!

...the world 🌍 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...

Invitation to participate in study about NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)

...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...

Join our Team: Unique are Recruiting!

...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...

UK Rare Diseases Framework

...to address the health inequalities, improve the quality and availability of care, and improve the lives of people living with rare diseases. See the UK Rare Diseases Framework here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-rare-diseases-framework...

Translating Unique's Chromosome Disorder Guides

...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/...

Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

...be made for education to continue at home. Please 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,...

Unique over Christmas and the New Year

...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...

Volunteers Needed: Manchester/North West UK

...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...

Martina & Lucy

...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...

Ben Stern

...meant for India and her future. That was when my wife found out about Unique after one of many long nights searching the internet. The help Bev and the team...