British Society for Genetic Medicine Response to recent Strategy documents

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The British Society for Genetic Medicine provides a forum for professionals involved in genetics and genomics as a clinical service and research.

As an umbrella organisation, our membership includes a wide spectrum of clinical, laboratory and research disciplines, not only in specialist genetic services but throughout the health professions.

The Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine

The Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine is a tripartite committee of the BSGM, RCPath and RCP, with representation from other professional bodies and patient organisations. It provides a unified forum to co-ordinate activities across a wide spectrum of organisations, particularly to promote and maintain the highest standards of practice in clinical and laboratory applications of genetics in medicine and to co-ordinate advice on service issues and workforce planning.

For its remit, membership, and minutes, please visit

As you may be aware, recent UK government strategies have positioned genomics at the heart of health, science and industry:

UK Industrial Strategy
Life Sciences Sector plan
NHS 10 year plan for England

We, as a BSGM exec, and Chairs of our constituent groups have written a statement with our support towards growth within genomic medicine and with our commitment to work closer with stakeholders, to ensure our entire UK population will benefit from these developments.

You may access our statement here. We encourage you to:

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British Society for Genetic Medicine Response to recent Strategy documents

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8th August 2025