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SWAN

Name of Organisation: SWAN
Headline: Syndromes Without a Name
What We Do: SWAN UK (Syndromes Without A Name) is a project run by Genetic Alliance UK offering support and information to families of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions

Approx 30-50% of children with special needs do not have a diagnosis. This can cause problems for families when accessing information, support and services.

By sharing information, contacts, resources and stories about children with undiagnosed conditions, SWAN UK aims to:

•Develop a community of families with undiagnosed genetic conditions for mutual support and information sharing •Develop a network of health and social care professionals with expertise in undiagnosed conditions •Increase awareness and understanding of undiagnosed genetic conditions (read less) Approx 30-50% of children with special needs do not have a diagnosis.

Area: National

Town:
Address: SWAN

Genetic Alliance UK Unit 4D, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road London - UK

Postcode: N1 3QP
Contact Person:
Telephone: 0207 704 3141

Facebook ID: SWAN UK (Syndromes Without A Name)

Twitter ID: @SWAN_UK

Email: SWAN@geneticalliance.org.uk
Website: http://swanuk.wordpress.com

Services Offered: *To campaign on behalf of families who have a child with an undiagnosed condition + gain equal rights + recognition
  • To provide support and information on a variety of subjects
  • To provide a listening ear through our helpline / email
  • To link families together for mutual support and exchange of information
  • To develop a database to help us to link families more effectively and will, we hope, enable us to provide material for research into these conditions
Disability Type: No Diagnosis
Pat Mark Status: Not Yet Applied For


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