Become a member Home About us Vision and mission Our team Our mum's panel Jobs Our corporate supporters GDUK network Genetic disorders database Grant programme Newsroom Fundraising Get involved Make a donation Become a member Contact us About genetic disorders For parents of affected children For affected adults For support groups & charities FREEPHONE 0800 987 8987 ABOUT US Genetic Disorders UK is a registered charity with a vision to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by genetic disorders. While individual genetic disorders are rare, it is thought that there are currently more than 6,000 diagnosed disorders and new disorders are being identified every day. It is estimated that 1 in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder. This means that in the UK, 30,000 babies and children are newly diagnosed each year and more than half a million children and adults are living with a genetic disorder. Our mission is to be the leading source of information and support for both those affected by a genetic disorder, and the charities and patient groups that support them, by bringing together everyone’s combined experience in a place it can be shared. Genetic Disorders UK is run by a small team that also organises the annual Jeans for Genes Day fundraising event. We are hoping that by raising as much money as possible on Jeans for Genes Day we will be able to launch much needed support services and increase the number of grants we provide to disorder-specific charities. Our website content is written by individuals who are either affected by a genetic disorder themselves or are in a family affected by a genetic disorder. If you would like to contribute to our work either by writing about your experience or sharing information, please contact us. SHARE THIS PAGE Tweet BECOME A MEMBER Receive news of our activities and the people we're helping GRANT PROGRAMME Funding for support groups and charities JEANS FOR GENES DAY Wear your Jeans on Friday 18th September 2015 ABOUT US Vision and mission Our team Our mum's panel Jobs Our corporate supporters GDUK NETWORK 48XXYY Syndrome Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (BPES) Peters Plus syndrome Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP) WELCOME TO THE GENETIC DISORDERS DATABASE Genetic disorders database GRANT PROGRAMME Grants from Jeans for Genes Day 2014 Previous grant recipients Our 2014 grant panel Grants for families NEWSROOM Our news Genetic disorders in the news Genetic disorders on TV and radio The Sun Real life stories in the news Blogs FUNDRAISING Running challenges Cycling challenges Trekking challenges Other challenges Fundraising tools and downloads Special events GET INVOLVED MAKE A DONATION Make a donation online Donate by post Make a regular donation Gift Aid ABOUT GENETIC DISORDERS Films about genetic disorders Basic terms Patterns of inheritance Glossary Genetic testing FOR PARENTS OF AFFECTED CHILDREN Newly diagnosed Living with a genetic disorder Managing healthcare Benefits, grants and other funding Support available locally Education Working families Handy Resources FOR AFFECTED ADULTS FOR SUPPORT GROUPS AND CHARITIES How to write a 'Best Practice' guide CONTACT US REGISTER Site map | Accessibility | Terms of use | Privacy statement | Cookie policy © 2014 Genetic Disorders UK. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 1141583.