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BRCA+ Testing for People with Jewish Ancestry
🩷 Well, this is brilliant news.
If you have Jewish ancestry, this one is definitely worth knowing about.
BRCA+ gene faults are much more common in the Jewish community than in the wider population. Around 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jewish people and 1 in 140 Sephardi Jewish people carry a faulty BRCA gene, compared with around 1 in 250 people in the general UK population. That's why this announcement is such a big deal. 💚
The NHS has confirmed that the Jewish BRCA testing programme is becoming a permanent service, following an incredibly successful pilot.
Already, almost 44,000 people have registered for testing, with more than 700 people found to carry a BRCA+ gene fault. That's hundreds of families who now have information that could help them make informed decisions about their health and potentially prevent cancer. (Figures shared by Jnetics.)
If you've been sitting on the fence, wondering whether genetic testing is something you should look into, maybe this is your little nudge. 😊
Knowing isn't about living in fear.
Knowing gives you choices.
Knowing gives you time.
Knowing gives you the chance to look after yourself and the people you love.
The current programme isn't accepting new registrations just yet, but you can register your interest so you're one of the first to hear when it reopens.
🩷 One conversation.
🩷 One test.
🩷 One decision.
It really can change a life.
Love always,
Nicky x
Sources
NHS England
Hundreds of people at increased cancer risk identified by new NHS BRCA testing programme (January 2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/01/hundreds-of-people-at-increased-cancer-risk-identified-by-new-nhs-brca-testing-programme/
NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme
Official programme website
https://nhsjewishbrcaprogramme.org.uk/
Jnetics
NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme to become permanent
https://www.jnetics.org/nhs-jewish-brca-testing-programme-to-become-permanent/
This was me after double mastectomy and reconstruction in 2018.
Not an easy ride. Gotta laugh as not to cry # # #
A great group. Go and have a cuppa with them. Xx
08/06/2026
📣 YOUR HEALTH, YOUR CHOICE – FREE Health & Screening Event in Bentley! 💜💙💗
Join us on Thursday 18th June, 10am–3pm at Bentley Pavilion, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU for a friendly, welcoming health event supporting both Learning Disability Awareness Week and Cervical Screening Awareness Week.
🚍 Explore two specialist health vehicles:
💜 Learning Disability Health Bus
✔ Health checks
✔ Advice and support
✔ Information for everyone
💙 PCD Health Van
✔ Cervical screening information and support
✔ Cervical screening available on the day
✔ No appointment needed
❤️ FREE "Know Your Numbers" Health Check
✔ Blood pressure
✔ Cholesterol testing
✔ BMI check
✔ Health and wellbeing advice
✔ Support with the NHS App
✨ Friendly staff on hand
✨ Ask questions and get support
✨ No pressure – it's your choice
✨ Open to everyone
Whether you're looking for a health check, cervical screening support, or simply want to find out more about local health services, we'd love to see you there.
📅 Thursday 18th June
⏰ 10am – 3pm
📍 Bentley Pavilion, Askern Road, Bentley, DN5 0HU
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