Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Treatments

The service provides the following:

• Counselling
• Screening
• Education
• Training support 
• Public awareness of sickle cell and thalassaemia.

The unique set up of the service to include community and hospital based care provides excellent continuity of care.

• Counselling is offered before and after screening to the following people:
• Anyone requesting screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia
• Carriers of unusual haemoglobins
• Women and their partners identified as carriers
• Parents with newly diagnosed babies with sickle cell and thalassaemia
• Individuals affected with sickle and thalassaemia major

People can refer themselves or by a health professional.

A small sample of blood is taken and  sent to the lab for testing. Results of tests are always sent to individuals by post within two weeks of screening.

Individuals with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia major have a named nurse to manage their care.