Practical advice for the cost of living challenges
Families across the UK are facing a cost of living crisis as a result of the rising cost of goods and energy and high inflation. People with disabilities often have higher additional costs from using extra heating, water, personal care or needed specialist equipment...
It’s all change in the genetics service!
We have been sad to say goodbye to Dr Trevor Cole and Dr Elisabeth Rosser who have given their invaluable genetics support to so many families over the years. Here Dr Cole and Dr Rosser reflect on their time with the UK Rb services, and we welcome their successors, Dr...
New pregnancy testing technology (NIPD) for retinoblastoma now available
A new type of in-pregnancy testing called Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis (NIPD) is now available for families affected by the heritable (genetic) form of retinoblastoma. This article explains more about the process, the benefits it can provide, and who is eligible....
Meet our new support worker Lena!
Hi everyone! I am Lena and have recently joined the CHECT team as a Support Worker at the Royal London Hospital. For the past 15 years my working life has been spent in the charities sector, beginning with Save the Children then Living Earth Foundation and most...