Cousin Marriage and Genetic Disorders in Diverse Communities

Implications for Primary Care Practise

Bradford has a higher than average infant mortality rate, attributable in part, to genetic disorders. How much is due to inappropriate and inadequate service provision? What can be done to improve the situation?

Using a mix of presentations and discussion, with evidence from various disciplines, this training will equip Primary Care Practitioners with:

  • information on current, local data on infant mortality in Bradford
  • understanding of WHO advice on delivering care to individuals and families, at risk of or affected by, recessive disorders in communities favouring cousin marriage – discussion of the implications for Primary Care practise in Bradford
  • reflective knowledge of the contentious narrative around cousin marriage causing disabilities in children – presentation of an innovative communication tool to understand and explain the connection between having children with a close blood relative and recessive disorders
  • awareness of existing genetic services, plus an update on the emerging structure for genetic and support services in Bradford

Open to all Primary Care Practitioners, plus those responsible for triage

Training facilitators

Dr Aamra Darr, Independent Consultant for Public Health, Bradford District

Carolyn Sadler, Public Health Specialist, Children and Young People Team

Certificate of Completion Provided: 4 hours

HOW TO BOOK

Please contact Mazish Ahmed to discuss the delivery of this training at your premises, at a time that is convenient for your staff.

Email: genetics@womenzonecc.co.uk

Mobile: 07940215414

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