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<p>The current new-born screening programme in the United Kingdom screens for nine
rare but serious conditions including phenylketonuria (PKU). To recognise rare conditions
such as PKU, doctors and other healthcare professionals are expected to ensure their
clinical knowledge remains up-to-date and to identify their ongoing learning needs
as part of their continuing professional development. This activity should include
taking account of new research and developments in guidance in relevant specialty
areas, such as those produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
or the Royal Colleges, to ensure that they can continue to provide high quality care
to all patients.</p><p> </p><p>Steps to increase the awareness of rare diseases such
as PKU are being taken through the implementation of the UK Strategy for Rare Diseases.
The Strategy includes commitments to improving the lives of all patients affected
by rare diseases including in areas of identification/ prevention and diagnosis and
early intervention. The Government is committed to implementing the Strategy’s commitments
and in January 2018, the Department and NHS England published Implementation Plans
setting out their actions for England.</p>
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