9 January 2021

UK Rare Diseases Framework

UK Rare Diseases Framework [Policy paper]
DHSC 9 January 2021
  • The UK Rare Diseases Framework lists the priorities and underlying strategic themes that detail how the UK will address the challenges faced by those living with rare diseases.
  • The UK Rare Diseases Framework outlines 4 high-level priorities for rare diseases in the UK over the next 5 years:
    • helping patients get a final diagnosis faster
    • increasing awareness of rare diseases among healthcare professionals
    • better coordination of care
    • improving access to specialist care, treatments and drugs