England Forced to Hire Health Aides to Care for Increasing Number Inbred Children; Parliament Refuses to Ban Incest

The NHS has begun hiring midwives and nurses specializing in managing genetic conditions resulting from cousin marriages, with salaries reaching £50,000, as the controversy around such unions resurfaces in Parliament.

These roles, found in trusts across England, aim to address the higher rates of birth defects observed in children born to closely related parents.

The positions involve supporting families with education on genetic risks and advocating for increased genetic testing. MailOnline reported that numerous NHS employers were hiring for the role.

This development occurred when Richard Holden, a Conservative MP, introduced a Private Members’ Bill seeking to ban cousin marriages, citing the associated health risks. . . .

However, the Labour Party has refrained from supporting the ban, and some MPs, like Independent Iqbal Mohamed, defended the practice for fostering family bonds despite acknowledging its health implications. (Read more from “England Forced to Hire Health Aides to Care for Increasing Number Inbred Children; Parliament Refuses to Ban Incest” HERE)