Your family health history can provide important insights into your risk of developing certain conditions. Our Family History Assessment and Genetic Testing service can assess your personal and family history to identify potential inherited risks.
If you have a family history of cancer, a heart condition such as cardiomyopathy, or a single gene disorders, such as Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Haemochromatosis or Cystic Fibrosis, this service can help you understand your risk. Neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease can also be genetic, but in most cases, Alzheimer’s does not have a single genetic cause.
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Family history is important because many conditions can run in families, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and other inherited conditions. Family members share genes, lifestyle habits, and environmental factors, all of which influence health.
Understanding your family history allows you to:
Anyone can access family history assessment, but it is more useful forindividuals who have more than one close relative, affected by the condition.
Book Your Family History Assessment with our Consultant Genetic Counsellor – £150
Schedule an online consultation with Sarah Beck.
Gather details of your personal and family health history, including conditions affecting first- and second-degree relatives.
During your appointment, Sarah will:
After your assessment, you will receive a personalised summary letter tailored to your individual risk profile. This may include recommendations such as targeted screening or monitoring, advice on genetic testing where appropriate, lifestyle and stress reduction strategies, and referral to a GP or specialist if needed.
Your results will fall into one of the following categories:
