Improving Healthcare Through Genomics - working together to embed Genomics into standard care for patients and families across the South West.

Joined April 2021
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🎉 Today's the day! The Genomics Conversation has officially begun, and this year's theme is 'creating connections'. To kick start the week, we want to connect you with resources to help you on your #GenomicsJourney🧬 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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✅ Remember to check back in throughout the week as we continue the #GenomicsConversation2025 with our partners and networks! Learn more about the event here: lnkd.in/gDiKxd4
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🧬Come and find us on LinkedIn! 📢We’re building up our LinkedIn channel to share even more from the South West Genomic Medicine Service, including latest news, opportunities and much more. 💻Connect with us: linkedin.com/company/nhs-sou…
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📢 We are looking forward to joining next week's #GenomicsConversation! Join us and our NHS GMS partners between 3–7 November 2025 to get involved and explore how genomics is shaping the future of medicine. 🧬
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👏 Fantastic news from @GenomicsEngland today that demonstrates the power of #GenomicsResearch in action! ❤️ Baby Freddie’s story is a wonderful example of the impact of this vital research, we are incredibly proud to support the delivery of the #GenerationStudy here in the SW!
4 weeks after being born, Freddie was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. He is one of numerous babies born with rare conditions who are receiving earlier diagnoses and treatment as a result of the Generation Study. Read the full story: ow.ly/vt9y50XcTNc @DHSCgovuk
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What is a genetic condition?' Find out in this new bitesize animation from our support community @SWAN_UK
📢What is a genetic condition? We are excited to launch the first of our three new animations: Please watch and share to help us reach more families. youtu.be/ZxT61DM90DU?si=M_da…
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay A reminder that the Rareminds Wellbeing Hub is an amazing resource to help you live as well as possible with your #RareCondition. Find information on things like #diagnosis, #relationships and navigating #healthcare 👉 rareminds.org/wellbeing-hub/
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🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - a time to reflect on the importance of mental health and the services that support our communities. We’re proud to work in collaboration to help integrate #genomics into mental health care for more personalised, effective treatment 💙
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The #NHS GMS is the first in the world to roll out ‘revolutionary’ blood tests for cancer patients. Prof Dame Sue Hill @CSOSue said: “This is a great example of the NHS harnessing the power of #genomics to enable targeted cancer treatments." england.nhs.uk/2025/05/nhs-f…
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We are incredibly proud to be working in partnership to support this cutting-edge #GenomicsResearch! Learn more about the Generation Study here: generationstudy.co.uk/
Over 800 families have now joined the Generation Study at UHBW, which tests for rare genetic conditions in newborn babies. We’re proud that St Michael’s Hospital was the first site in England to recruit families and complete testing for the major research study. (1/2)
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We were delighted to join the excellent 'shaping the future of health: where innovation meets sustainability event' hosted by the @SustainableHRC today! It was a thought-provoking morning of panel discussions, exhibitor demonstrations, and presentations!
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BRCA Genes and Me is a collaboration between the South West Genomic Medicine Service and @ASTRAZENECAUK , designed to improve the experience of families accessing genetic testing for inherited breast cancer, using accessible animations and a user-friendly digital consent platform
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It was brilliant to be part of an insightful and exciting event, and learn more about the fantastic projects taking place throughout the South West!
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