Useful Websites

BIMDG

Our goal is to relieve persons suffering from inherited metabolic disease by advancing the education of persons involved in the diagnosis, care and treatment of such persons and to promote research into the treatment of inherited metabolic disease.

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British Thyroid Assocation

A non-profit making Learned Society of professional clinical specialist doctors and scientists in the United Kingdom who manage patients with thyroid disease and/or are researching into the thyroid and its diseases in humans

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Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Since we started in 1964 we have dedicated ourselves to promoting excellence in research and clinical care, as well as providing practical support and advice to people with cystic fibrosis and their families.

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Expanded Newborn Screening

Further information on the one year pilot taking place at 6 laboratories in the UK from 16th July 2012 - 19th July 2012

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ISNS

International Society for Neonatal Screening

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MetBioNet

The Network is a group of specialist laboratories providing tests for the diagnosis and management of patients with Inherited Metabolic Disorders across the United Kingdom. The group comprises 19 stakeholder laboratories and 5 associate laboratories.

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National Society for Phenylketonuria (NSPKU)

The NSPKU exists to help and support people with PKU, their families and carers. It was formed in 1973.

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NHS Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme

The NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (SCT) screening programme is a genetic screening programme. This means that it also identifies people who are genetic carriers for sickle cell, thalassaemia and other haemoglobin disorders.

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Sickle Cell Society

The Sickle Cell Society believes that individuals with sickle cell disease have the right to quality care.

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UK Newborn Screening Programme

The NHS newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme aims to identify rare conditions that can lead to serious illness, development problems and even death.

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