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ARC started in 1988, originally as SATFA, and is the only national charity which provides non-directive support and information to parents throughout the antenatal testing process. Our role is to help parents arrive at the most appropriate decision for them in the context of their family life. It is governed by a board of trustees made up of parent members and professionals, and is supported by a medical advisory body and a team of patrons.
In the UK around 700,000 women will become pregnant every year and every one of these will be offered some form of testing. As a result more than 35,000 women will be told that there is a risk that their unborn baby may have a serious abnormality. This will cause a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty for the parents and their family. For most people the pregnancy will be normal but, unfortunately, some will receive the devastating news that their baby has a serious, often fatal disorder or a condition where the outlook is uncertain.
ARC offers information and support to parents who are:
- Making decisions before, during and after the antenatal testing process
- Told that their unborn baby has an abnormality
- Having to make difficult decisions about continuing the pregnancy
- Having to make difficult decisions about ending the pregnancy
ARC acts as the national voice:
- Representing the views of parents in Parliament, the media, government bodies and the NHS
- Using parents' experience to influence professional practice through training, talks, conferences and networking
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