DNA Investigations

DNA Investigations Searching for a birth mother, birth father, birth sibling, birth child or perhaps a biological grandparent? www.DNAInvestigations.co.uk

My name is Helen and I am a Genetic Genealogist who does DNA match results analysis, research and intermediary work.

Well deserved!
01/04/2026

Well deserved!

Delighted to announce that Long Lost Family: The Mother and Baby Home Scandal has been recognised by Sandford St Martin Trust- which honour UK radio, TV and online programming that explores religious, spiritual and ethical themes across all genres.

Radio Times has the honour of inviting readers to vote for their favourite entry in the Radio Times Readers' Award.

This category is decided by a public vote. To read about all the nominees and vote for your favourite, click on this link.

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/radio-times-readers-awards-sandford-st-martins-2026/

01/04/2026

What are centimorgans (cM) is a common question.

If you’ve taken a DNA test, you’ve probably seen matches measured in centimorgans but what does that actually mean?

A centimorgan (cM) is a unit used to measure how much DNA you share with someone. The higher the number, the more closely related you are.

It’s not a physical length of DNA, but a way of estimating how likely pieces of DNA are to be inherited together.

In simple terms: centimorgans help us work out how closely two people are related based on shared DNA.

I help people to identify their long lost genetic relatives through DNA match results analysis and results/tree research.
Remember, no question is too silly. You can contact me via Messenger on here.
Thank you 🙏

12/03/2026

Searching for a birth mother, birth father, birth sibling, birth child or perhaps a biological grandparent?

My name is Helen and I am a Genetic Genealogist who does DNA match results analysis, DNA and non DNA research, and intermediary work if wished for.

Please message me. No question is too silly.

*click on image to see all text.As always. Testimonials are so very much appreciated.
18/02/2026

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As always. Testimonials are so very much appreciated.

I appreciate testimonials so much. Here is one below. (Click on the image to see all of it.) If anyone is reading this w...
26/01/2026

I appreciate testimonials so much. Here is one below. (Click on the image to see all of it.)
If anyone is reading this who I have helped, it would be so appreciated if you can send me a testimonial via Messenger.
Also please pop a short review or copy your testimonial near the top of this page, under ‘Details’ where it says reviews and there is a star ⭐️ logo underneath where my web address is listed.
Many, many thanks! 🙏 ♥️

Happy New Year everyone. I am now back at work and looking forward to all the moving cases I hope to solve this year, af...
07/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone. I am now back at work and looking forward to all the moving cases I hope to solve this year, after last year’s successes.

If you are searching for a long lost genetic relative, for example if you were adopted and don’t know who your birth mother or biological father is, or biological grandparents, siblings etc, please get in contact, I may be able to help you.

You can either message me on messenger via this page or you can contact me on the contact page of my website
www.DNAinvestigations.co.uk where you can read more about me and how I I may be able to help you.
Thank you 🙏

Are you searching for your birth mother, birth father, or birth siblings? Or perhaps you are trying to find a biological grandparent? Whether you were adopted, fostered, or have uncovered family mysteries, I am here to help. Also if you are looking for your birth child. My name is Helen Sargent and

A Merry Christmas from me and my family to all of you. I hope you have a wonderful time and you get some break from work...
21/12/2025

A Merry Christmas from me and my family to all of you. I hope you have a wonderful time and you get some break from work if your job allows it! ♥️ 🌲 🎁 🎅

12/12/2025

A big Happy Birthday to my hubby and rock, Nik. Have a fab day and lots of cake! 🍰 🎁 🍸

10/12/2025

My new pricing structure is here below.

“Why Choose my services?

After all enquiry questions answered:

The next stage is a FREE, online, no obligation consultation with me, via either Messenger text, Messenger audio call, text, email, phone call, Whatsapp audio call or WhatsApp text. Whatever method is comfortable for you.

If after the consultation, you would like me to do an initial 7 hours of DNA Results Match Analysis, which includes Leeds Method grouping, if applicable, the price is £120.
This can go a bit over the 7 hrs with no extra cost and sometimes does.

After you have received feedback from the analysis, if you would like me to research your case (and I feel there is sufficient information to work with), I work in a 10 hour block of genetic genealogy research. The price is £190. This can go a few hours over with no extra cost and sometimes does.

I can also act as Intermediary in contacting a birth relative/s who I have researched using genetic genealogy/modern research tools, if you wish. This can also be after research via a non DNA route.

The price for the intermediary work is £140 (regardless of the potential number of digital contacts to be made within a reasonable timeframe of 2-3 weeks and inclusive of any research tool costs and all postage costs for up to 30 letters written to individual people, (if required).

Please note: If more individual people need letters due to, for example, a more common name, then a custom price will be agreed with you. If the intermediary work is extending further than 3 weeks, then further costs will be discussed leading up to that depending on the custom nature of the work.

I can also act as Intermediary in contacting a birth relative/s who I have researched using genetic genealogy/modern research tools, if you wish. This can also be after research via a non DNA route.

There is no obligation to use the Intermediary service. You can, if you wish, do the intermediary research and the contact work yourself, if indeed you wish to go down this route at all.
It is my experience that having a 3rd party to make that contact in a sensitive approach can be less of a shock for the person receiving the contact and can help to create a more positive response, although of course it can’t be guaranteed in every case no matter how gently it is done, sadly.

Flexible Communication options:
Reach out via the Contact page on my website (link at top of page) or connect through my business page via Messenger.

Also ongoing contact during my working on your case, via whichever contact method is the most comfortable for you. I take into account your privacy if your family members are not aware that you have someone working on your case.
I understand how emotional and complex these journeys can be.

Drawing from my personal family history, I approach each case with empathy and dedication. My mission is to help you uncover the answers you’ve been seeking so that the missing pieces of your story can finally fall into place.”

08/12/2025

Just checking in to see how you are all doing? Have any of you had this nasty flu?

I know it’s been a rough Nov/Dec so far in the UK and particularly Scotland, with very high flu cases of a nasty version that has a long lasting chest issue, especially for asthmatics.

I sadly was one of them and after catching flu off my son weeks ago and then getting a nasty chest infection, I am now on my 4th week of steroids and on nebulisers too. Now it’s just the asthma lungs reacting to post infection, so finally starting to turn this ship around, though still not out of the woods fully yet.

I want to thank my clients for their patience during this time. I have tried to work when I can and I have kept them informed and they have been very gracious and patient.

Thank you! ♥️ 🙏

Wonderful Christmas gift idea. AncestryDNA UK has a great discount offer on DNA tests which finishes tonight, the 2nd De...
02/12/2025

Wonderful Christmas gift idea.
AncestryDNA UK has a great discount offer on DNA tests which finishes tonight, the 2nd December at 11.59pm.
£34 plus delivery which is usually £9.99. Usual price is £79 plus delivery so it’s an offer to grab.
You can also pay extra for faster test results. This is usually £9.99.

20/11/2025

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