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There are many sources of help if you, your family or friends are affected by a genetic disorder or disease.

First stop for genetic disorders:

The Genetic Interest Group is an alliance of over 120 charities which support children, families and individuals who are affected by genetic disorders. Contact details for all charities are listed on the GIG website.

Families with disabled children can receive support and advice through Contact a Family.

heart Heart disease

woman Breast & bowel cancer

no smoking Quitting smoking

The following organisations provide support and education relating to heart disease:

HEART UK
British Heart Foundation
The Cardiomyopathy Association
CRY
NHSDirect online

The following organisations provide support and education relating to breast and bowel cancer:

Cancer BACUP

   Cancer Research UK
   NHSDirect online

    Breakthrough breast cancer

   Beating bowel cancer

   Macmillan cancer relief

The following organisations provide support and education relating to quitting smoking:

NHS: giving up smoking
Quit.org.uk
Cancer Research UK
No Smoking Day
Quitline 0800 002200

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