The Aims of the Galactosaemia Support Group
To promote contact between sufferers of Galactosaemia and their respective families.
To promote public awareness within the United Kingdom of the metabolic disease known as Galactosaemia.
To collect information from food manufacturers and stores regarding ingredients of pre-packaged foods and products and to disseminate such information to sufferers of galactosaemia and other patients who require a lactose or milk free diet.
To promote the awareness within the medical profession of the symptoms of galactosaemia in new born children leading to earlier detection of the disease and potential problems encountered in the physical, mental and medical development of the child.
To promote the awareness within the teaching profession of the potential educational difficulties encountered by sufferers of Galactosaemia.
To raise funds specifically for the purposes of financing research into Galactosaemia.
To promote contact with international groups and organisations with similar aims and objectives.
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