Francesca Wicks

Info Officer @unique_charity / MSc Genetic Counselling / Former Research Coordinator @imagineidnews. Sarcoma survivor. All views own. She/Her.

[Unique @Unique_charity]

The Unique team have pulled out their denim for @jeansforgenes Week to help change the lives of the 1 in 25 Children in the UK affected by a genetic condition.

Jeans for Genes UK are an incredible organisation so get on your jeans and help spread the word!

[Unique @Unique_charity]

Cardiff MSc Genetic and Genomic Counselling student Chloe Yallop is conducting a study exploring how parents explain their child’s rare diagnosis to family, friends, and educators.

For more information and/or to register interest, please contact Chloe at [email protected]

[Unique @Unique_charity]

We're supporting #BabyLossAwarenessWeek (9th-15th October)

This year marks the 22nd year of Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK – a week for everyone in the #BabyLoss community and beyond to come together to remember and commemorate our much-loved and missed babies.

[Unique @Unique_charity]

The awareness days keep on coming, with today being #CACNA1C Awareness Day.

Read Unique's quick guide to CACNA1C on our website at https://t.co/C8zdyfNgAM

#RareDisease

[Unique @Unique_charity]

Who has read our report, 'Unique experiences: Living with a rare chromosome or gene disorder'?

It provides insights into the lived experience of those living with a rare chromosome or gene disorder.

Have a read and let us know what you think:
https://t.co/4yakIwbMjj

[AGNC @theAGNC]

In response to the Governments NHS 10 year plan and Industry Strategy The AGNC has drafted a response attached below.

[Unique @Unique_charity]

📕 Happy #RareChromoDay! All over the world, our members have been sharing their experiences of life with rare gene and chromosome disorders. Join us in celebrating them by visiting our website and reading our Little Red Book today! #MyUniqueStory
https://t.co/64JV2WzMFi

[Unique @Unique_charity]

🧬 IT'S RARE CHROMOSOME AND GENE DISORDER DAY 2025, #RareChromoDay

We're so excited to share two publications. Have a read, share and let us know what you think in the replies💬
- The Little Red Book: https://t.co/64JV2WzMFi
- 'Unique experiences' report: https://t.co/4yakIwbMjj

[NHS SW Genomic Medicine Service Alliance @SWGenomics]

Join @Unique_charity next week for an event not to be missed!

[Unique @Unique_charity]

It's Undiagnosed Children’s Day! 🙌 🎈

Many families spend years searching for answers, living with the unknown, without a name for their child’s condition. Please consider sharing this post, taking part in a fundraiser, or donating to support SWAN UK’s work.

#SWANUK

[Francesca Wicks @francesca_wicks]

Today is the day! An early start made more dramatic by an encounter with a bat (more later!). Looking forward to catching up& speaking about really important @Unique_charity preliminary survey findings at 4pm. Please come say hi at our stand, chat new logos & bats! #AGNC2025

[AGNC @theAGNC]

Just one week to go until AGNC 2025! 🗓️ We’re looking forward to a great day of learning, connecting and inspiring talks🎤🧬Check out the agenda in advance and get ready to dive into the latest in genetic counselling. See you soon! #AGNC2025 #OneWeekToGo #GeneticCounselling

[Unique @Unique_charity]

Unique is turning 40! Our story began all those years ago with a little red book … and now we're launching a new digital version where you can submit your story of living with, or supporting someone with, a rare chromosome or gene disorder https://t.co/7kiEaWtTOJ

[Unique @Unique_charity]

Now is your last chance to donate to our Database Appeal!

We have been fundraising for a year and it’s now the last month to help us reach our target!

Please click here: https://t.co/u7qWx0aWff to donate 💙

#GeneticDisorder #Fundraising #DatabaseAppeal #CharityCampaign

[Genomics England @GenomicsEngland]

New research shows that “whole genome sequencing is a game-changer for diagnosis and treatment of patients with sarcoma”.

Read more via this linl: https://t.co/1fBNiKzWYE

@CUH_NHS @East_Genomics

[Sarcoma UK @Sarcoma_UK]

A message from @RichardDavidson, Chief Executive, Sarcoma UK.

Not enough people know about sarcoma.

#SarcomaAwarenessMonth is an opportunity to reach them. When people are aware of the symptoms of this cancer, there's a better chance of an earlier diagnosis. [1/2]

[Unique @Unique_charity]

Are you a professional working in #genetics or #healthcare or a related field? How did you first hear about Unique? Please take a few moments to tell us more here.... https://t.co/wJvKioGheU

[Unique @Unique_charity]

From the @unique_charity team, a huge thank you to all of you for getting behind #RareChromoday today. If you need help, we're here for you. Visit https://t.co/tzI1uqWGyF to support our work.

#rarechromo #uniquebutnotalone

[Unique @Unique_charity]

The wait is over! Our very own pop song for #RareChromoDay, "Touch the Sky," is out now!
Share it with friends, family, and loved ones.
Available on all major platforms!
Check out our lyrics video on YouTube: https://t.co/A4lsV7d97U #TouchTheSky #NewMusic #ListenNow

[Unique @Unique_charity]

It's #RareChromoDay! Celebrating anyone living with a rare chromosome or gene condition and their families and carers. Please show your support...
More at https://t.co/bOANMvZpsk
#unique #RareChromosomeDisorder #GeneDisorder #RareDisease #Genetics #UniqueButNotAlone #rarechromo

[Sarah Wynn @swynn_unique]

Today is a really special day! ⭐️ #RareChromoDay celebrates our amazing @Unique_charity members and all those affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders. 🧬 #UniqueAndRare