Millions of people with rare diseases to benefit from faster diagnosis and better access to treatment

Millions of people with rare diseases to benefit from faster diagnosis and better access to treatment Millions of people with rare diseases will benefit from faster diagnosis and new treatments following the launch today of England’s first Rare Diseases Action Plan by Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid.

There are more than 7,000 rare diseases, affecting an estimated 3.5 million people in the UK. Their complex nature means it is difficult for healthcare professionals to receive training on every condition or for patients to access the relevant specialist. Department of Health and Social Care