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Thank you for your continued support for the East Paediatric Genomics Forum

   

Our next forum will be held on Thursday 23 November, 12.30 - 1.30pm.


Topic: Breaking bad news; Looking at Genetic Counselling Pathways.


We will be joined by Proscovia Kabnad-Iga, Consultant Community Paediatrician from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

     

Whole Genome Sequencing

Is your team ordering WGS?  If not please get in touch for a team training session.


Some helpful links for those of you looking to order WGS:

We've held a number of Forums on WGS.  Details can be found on our FuturesNHS workspace including logistics of ordering WGS tests.

If you require access to our FuturesNHS Workspace please get in touch:  Laura.Gallwey@nhs.net

     

The East Paediatric Genomics Forum

The first East Paediatric Genomics Forum was held in March 2021.  Since then we have covered a broad range of topics all of which have been recorded.  These recordings, along with presentations and additional information are available on our FuturesNHS workspace, East Genomics. If you are not already a member please click on the link and request to join.


Below is a selection of the topics we've covered:

May - 2021

Selecting the right test


June - 2021

Talking with patients about genomic testing (consent)

January - 2022

When genetic testing reveals undisclosed biological relationships

March - 2022

Unexpected findings from genetic / genomic testing

June - 2022

Inheritance of genetic conditions

July - 2022

Rapid genomic testing for critically ill children

October - 2022

How to order whole genome sequencing - an update

April - 2023

Practical aspects of undertaking whole genome sequencing

July - 2023

You've helped your patient receive a diagnosis - what happens next?

September - 2023

WGS - where we are up to in the East

   
     

Have you used GeNotes yet?

GeNotes is an online genomics educational resource, developed by clinicians for clinicians and aims to support you to request and receive results of genomic testing.


Access GeNotes here

     

Patient Resources

  • We have patient resources available on our website
  • Whole Genome Sequencing guides for patients can be found here
  • Unique provide free guides on specific chromosome and gene disorders
  • The Genetic Alliance can help find a relevant support group

     
   

Thank you

Thank you for your support in shaping the community of practice that is the East Genomics Paediatrics Forum.  It’s your forum, so please do continue to suggest topics for future forums, volunteer to present cases, and let us know how we can further support you to implement the Genomic Medicine Service across our region. 

     

How to contact us


Contact details for East Genomics


Clinical Genetics:
CUH: 01223 216 446

add-tr.clinicalgenetics@nhs.net


NUH: 0115 962 7728

nuhnt.clinicalgenetics@nhs.net


UHL: 0116 258 5736
uho-tr.leicesterclinicalgenetics@nhs.net


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