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ALT Graphic of a woman with black hair, wearing a blue top and blue trousers. She is holding a small baby with brown hair in a pink outfit. Both the woman and baby are softly smiling. Background is bright pink to match the brand colour of SWAN UK. Text reads: "Undiagnosed Children's Day, April 26".
ALT A bright blue circle with a black map of the United Kingdom. Background is bright pink to match the brand colour of SWAN UK. Under the map is white text that reads; "In the UK, around 6,000 children are born each year with a genetic condition likely to remain undiagnosed."
ALT Graphic of a little girl with dark brown hair wearing a bright pink top. Only her head and shoulders are visible, and she has a sad expression on her face. Bright pink background matches the brand colour of SWAN UK, and white text above the girl reads; "without a diagnosis, it can be hard to access support."
ALT Bright pink to match the brand colour of SWAN UK. Very light blue oval shape with a pink SWAN UK logo in the centre. White text at the bottom of the graphic reads; "SWAN UK is a lifeline for families, offering support, information, and a sense of belonging."
ALT A graphic that shows a picture of Rosalind Franklin looking through a microscope. It features her quote, "In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief that by doing our best we shall succeed in our aims; the improvement of mankind."
ALT Today is Rare Disease Day
ALT A chart from the Commonwealth Fund 2014 "Mirror Mirror" report ranking healthcare systems among wealthy nations. The UK ranked 1 in nearly every category, including overall ranking. It delivered the best care for the least amount of money, beating every other wealthy nation. We don't need a new healthcare system. We need a new government that will care about it.
ALT The image shows a bench in a lab with various containers and equipment on it. We also see arms in a white lab coat, hands in white gloves holding a piece of equipment.