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New UK-wide ambitions to accelerate genomic research and drive innovation in healthcare

New Shared Commitments set out priority actions across the UK to improve healthcare through genomics

The UK government, Welsh and Scottish Governments and Northern Ireland Assembly have today (Friday 18 march) agreed a series of commitments to improve outcomes for patients through better genomic testing and access to clinical trials.

New implementation plan to deliver world-leading genomic healthcare

19 May 2021 Government launches implementation plan to deliver world-leading genomic healthcare to patients, improving diagnosis, treatment and prevention Diversity and reach of genomics set to expand through engagement and research programmes to better treat deadly diseases such as cancer Patients across the UK will benefit from better healthcare, treatments and faster diagnosis as the government sets out how it will continue to deliver world-leading genomic healthcare. Genomics is the study of genetic information and can help diagnose diseases earlier and more accurately, reduce some invasive procedures and enable tailored treatments. Building on the success of the 100,000 Genomes Project, our commitment is to sequence 1 million whole genomes – 500,000 genomes in the NHS and 500,000 in UK Biobank, which will transform healthcare in the UK and create jobs. In 2018 to 2019, genomics contributed £1.9 billion to our economy.

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