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England Rare Diseases Action Plan

The England Rare Diseases Action Plan, led by the Department of Health and Social Care, addresses diagnosis, treatment, and support for patients with rare and neglected diseases including haemophilia, Hansen's Disease, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. The plan focuses on improving specialist access, research funding allocation, evidence availability, and equity across paediatric and adult services. The policy is active with ongoing parliamentary scrutiny of implementation and funding commitments.

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2 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026

UIN: HCWS1372 The government has published England’s fifth Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK on 27th February, ahead of international Rare Disease Day on the 28th. This government remains committed to improving the lives of people living with rare diseases, …

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2 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026

UIN: HLWS1375 My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) has made the following statement:The government has published England’s fifth Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK on 27th February, ahead o...

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3 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2025

UIN: HCWS489 The government has published England’s fourth Rare Diseases Action Plan on Gov.UK today, on international Rare Disease Day. This government remains committed to improving the lives of people living with rare diseases, and today’s action plan provides more...

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3 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2025

UIN: HLWS482 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) made the following Statement today:The government has published England’s fourth Rare Diseases Action Plan on Gov.UK today, on international Rare...

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11 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1

UIN: HCWS328 I would like to inform the House that I have accepted the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation to introduce a new condition Tyrosinemia type 1 to the New-born Bloodspot Screening Programme in England. Hereditary Tyrosinemia type 1 is …

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11 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1

UIN: HLWS325 My Rt Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Health and Secondary Care) (Andrew Stephenson) has made the the following Written Statement: I would like to inform the House that I have accepted the UK National Screening …

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29 Feb 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2024

UIN: HCWS298 The government has published England’s third Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK today, on international Rare Disease Day.Rare diseases are those affecting less than 1 in 2000 in the population. Although rare diseases are individually rare, they are …

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29 Feb 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2024

UIN: HLWS293 My Hon. Friend Minister of State (Minister for Health and Secondary Care) (Andrew Stephenson) has made the the following Written Statement:The government has published England’s third Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK today, on international Rare Diseas...

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28 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2023

UIN: HCWS586 The Government has published England’s second Rare Diseases Action Plan today, on international Rare Disease Day.Approximately 3.5 million people in the UK are living with one of over 7,000 rare diseases, such as muscular dystrophies or Huntington’s disea...

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28 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2023

UIN: HLWS577 My Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Social Care) (Helen Whately) has made the following written statement:The Government has published England’s second Rare Diseases Action Plan today, on international Rare Disease Day.Approximately 3.5 mill...

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24 Jan 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

Government Action on Major Conditions and Diseases

UIN: HLWS506 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Steve Barclay) has made the following written statement:As this House is aware, the health and social care system faces long-term challenges to ensure the public …

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28 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan

UIN: HCWS644 The Government has published the first England Rare Diseases Action Plan today – on international Rare Disease Day.This Action Plan is part of our continued commitment to improve the lives of those living with rare conditions, such as …

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28 Feb 2022 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked

England Rare Diseases Action Plan

UIN: HLWS628 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:The Government has published the first England Rare Diseases Action Plan today – on internat...

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