---
title: Family History and Genetics Specialist Interest Group
url: https://breastcancernow.org/healthcare-professionals-hub/family-history-and-genetics-specialist-interest-group
updated: 2026-07-22T13:57:35Z
---
[Back to Healthcare professionals hub](https://breastcancernow.org/healthcare-professionals-hub)

1. [Home](https://breastcancernow.org/)
2. [Healthcare professionals hub](https://breastcancernow.org/healthcare-professionals-hub)

#
                    Family History and Genetics Specialist Interest Group

## In this section

- 1. Purpose of the group
- 2. Membership
- 3. Benefits and opportunities of membership
- 4. Meetings and updates
- 5. How can I join the group?

## 1. Purpose of the group

- To bring together healthcare professionals with an interest in family history and genetics within breast cancer care
- To learn and share best practice and act as an expert group for healthcare professionals who want to change and help improve standards of care for people with a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To work towards standardised care and develop shared pathways
- To promote the provision of good quality information
- To support and raise awareness for people navigating the family history and genetics pathway with or without a breast cancer diagnosis
- To work with Breast Cancer Now's Policy and Campaigns team, providing expertise and commentary around people with higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To provide a peer support network for members and colleagues working in similar roles

## 2. Membership

The Family History & Genetics Specialist Interest Group is open to Breast Cancer Now healthcare professionals hub members who:

- Are working in a breast cancer or family history setting
- Are interested in developing their clinical skills required for working with this group of patients

## 3. Benefits and opportunities of membership

- To hear from expert speakers about topics that are pertinent for people with a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To have the opportunity to improve the services for people with a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history and genetics
- To network with others working in similar roles
- To have the opportunity to be an external reviewer of our health information

## 4. Meetings and updates

- The group meets 4 times a year (3 virtual, 1 face-to-face)
- The meetings include presentations and networking time
- Meetings will be recorded and distributed to those unable to attend
- Attendance is voluntary
- A hybrid approach (combination of face to face and virtual) will be available for those who are unable to attend the in-person meetings
- We send out email updates to the group every 2 months

## 5. How can I join the group?

- If you’re not yet a member of the Breast Cancer Now healthcare professionals hub, please [sign up](https://breastcancernow.org/healthcare-professionals-hub/sign-up-to-the-healthcare-professionals-hub/)
- To join the group, email your request to HCPengagement@breastcancernow.org