The clinic, based at Queens Road Medical Practice, has been nominated in the Public Health and Preventive Medicine category at the General Practice Awards 2025.
It said that the nomination ‘recognised the dedication, innovation and community spirit that has made the programme such a success’.
FH is a common inherited condition which, if untreated, can lead to heart attacks at a young age. While fewer than 10% of people living with the condition are diagnosed in the UK, Guernsey has already identified 25% of the predicted number of patients with the condition, with 55 patients having received a genetic diagnosis in Guernsey. Within Queens Road Medical Practice, this figure has risen to 40%.
Since its launch in 2018, the FH screening service has provided free testing and support for islanders due to generous funding. Thanks to the recent backing of a private benefactor this has now been secured for a further three years, building on the backing that the project originally received from Health & Social Care, and Butterfield.
Through a combination of blood testing, genetic screening, and family follow-ups, 55 islanders have been diagnosed so far. Many were diagnosed before they showed signs of high cholesterol. By starting treatment early, the clinic has been able to reduce the risks these patients would otherwise face.
‘This nomination is not just for the clinic team – it is for everyone who has supported us along the way,’ said Dr Mat Dorrian, FH clinic lead.
‘This is the first FH screening clinic to be run from general practice in the British Isles, combining NHS specialist nurse expertise with primary care delivery on-island. We believe it could provide a blueprint for how the service could be set up in many other jurisdictions.’
Rob Jordan, practice manager at Queens Road Medical Practice, added: ‘This is a fantastic achievement for Guernsey, the FH team, and Queens Road.
‘Our community has shown how by working together, we can deliver world-class healthcare locally.
‘This shortlisting is a proud moment and a celebration of what can be achieved through vision, partnership and community generosity.’
The award will be presented at a ceremony in London on 5 December.
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