Genetic Screening Update to All-Party Parliamentary Group on Genetic Haemochromatosis (June 2021)

This presentation was delivered to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Genetic Haemochromatosis in June 2021.
It provides an update on the status of genetic screening in the UK, including initial findings of our charity's family screening service and a new, cross-community population screening initiative in Derry-Londonderry throughout Summer 2021.
Featuring Haemochromatosis UK Chief Executive, Neil McClements and APPG Chair Sir John Hayes CBE MP with contributions from APPG members.
For further background :
a. It's Time for Change - our report calling for UK screening for GH in adults : www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/t...
b. Our charity's genetic screening service for families : www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/g...