Welcome to the Genetic Interest Group

The Genetic Interest Group (GIG) is a national alliance of patient organisations with a membership of over 130 charities which support children, families and individuals affected by genetic disorders.

GIG's primary goals:

• To promote awareness and understanding of genetic disorders so that high quality services for people affected by genetic conditions are developed and made available to all who need them.
• GIG seeks to educate and raise awareness amongst opinion formers, people of influence and the public about human genetics & genetic disorders.
• GIG provides a common platform from which effective programmes can be launched to raise awareness, inform the media and influence government, industry and the NHS.
• GIG focuses on issues of policy and practice keeping an active watch on developments within the UK and Europe that will influence the effective transfer of knowledge and understanding into products and services for families that are supported by our member groups.