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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...

Data Protection & Privacy Policy

...these data until you tell us otherwise. For further information on the Data Protection Bill, please see www.legislation.gov.uk or www.ico.org.uk Professionals We collect information from clinicians and other professionals such...

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Mental health & wellbeing

...British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy approved therapists can be found at the following link: www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists GENERAL SUPPORT There are also many organisations that you can turn to for support;...

Annual Reports

...use the link above to view our online accounts for the financial year ending 31 March 2019 The report contains details on how Unique is run and how and from...

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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Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to everyone using the Unique Members Area including social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Unique believes that online social networks, chat rooms, message boards,...

Awareness Day 2022

...wristbands and discreet pin badges are available from our online shop. Click here or visit www.unique-chromo-shop.myshopify.com/ Other ways to get involved could include: •Snap a photo of your child and...

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...

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 Family Members' Area Registration

...omit any zeroes (0) at the start of the number. Choose your own online name and password. Not yet a registered Unique family member? Just go to the Become A...

Equal Opportunities Policy

...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...

Advertising Policy

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.

...   Feedback Survey for the checklisthttps://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-pwsCerebra Legal Rights Service  www.cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/legal-entitlements-problem-solving-project/ From the presentation: Findings from high quality research studies in genetic syndromeswww.findresources.co.ukCerebra’s...

NEW interactive online patient tool for people with rare diseases to better understand their risk of Covid-19

A new patient interactive tool that allows people with rare diseases to better understand their risk of Covid19 has now been released. It is the result of a collaboration between...

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/...

Genomics England Newborn Genomes Programme: help decide on principles for what conditions to look for

...deciding what principles should be used to choose conditions that will make up the initial list that babies enrolling in the pilot will be screened for. Online Workshops GEL are...

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...

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...

Christmas......Sorted!

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...

IMAGINE ID: New Participants Urgently Needed

...the question parents most often ask when their child has a genetic condition; “So what does this mean for my child?” What is involved? Parents complete an online questionnaire (or...

Gift Ideas and Useful Websites

...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...

Study on 16p11.2 deletion or duplication and 22q11.2 deletion or duplication

...your family can still participate in the study. What is involved with taking part? We will ask the parent to complete an online questionnaire about the child(ren) We will also...

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,...

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...

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...

*NEW* Christmas Cards from Unique!

...available to purchase, with all proceeds coming directly to Unique. They’re a great way to raise awareness of Unique and rare chromosome & gene disorders. Get yours now at www.christmas-cards.org.uk/unique...