The investment in genomics is expected to support the Government’s 10-year plan for the NHS

Advances will allow people to avoid fatal diseases and receive personalised health care

The investment in genomics is expected to support the Government’s 10-year plan for the NHS

Newborns will have whole genome sequencing to enable personalised healthcare that predicts and prevents illness

The health secretary Wes Streeting said new technology in areas such as genomics would help 'leapfrog' illnesses.

Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.

The investment is expected to support the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS