Five Nursing Bursaries Available Now!

Our Haemochromatosis Nursing Study Day on 24th May in Birmingham is now fully booked, but we have reserved 5 places for early career stage nurses, students & AHCPs to join us.

Are you an early-stage career nurse, student or AHCP?

We have 5 free conference bursaries available for our Haemochromatosis Study Day on Friday 24th May. Join us and gain 6 RCN-accredited CPD hours. Learn more about the event on our website.

To apply for a bursary, complete this form telling us why you deserve a place before Noon on Tuesday 7th May.

Apply for a bursary

Places are limited and due to the volume of applicants, we can only confirm places to the successful five applicants. If you are successfully awarded a bursary you will be informed early w/c 13th May.

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BBC One cover our genetic testing service & reach millions nationally
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This month we celebrate the third anniversary of the charity’s genetic testing service.
Westminster Health Forum Policy Conference - Next steps for genomics in the UK

HUK CEO Neil McClements will be presenting at this Westminster policy conference on the next steps for genomics in the UK

What is genetic haemochromatosis?

Genetic haemochromatosis (GH) is a genetic disorder causing the body to absorb an excessive amount of iron from the diet.
Genetic testing for haemochromatosis

Our genetic testing service for haemochromatosis, at a glance. Order a home-testing kit by post, get the results within 2 weeks.
Breakfast Cereals and their Iron Content

A rough guide to the Iron content in cereals
Treatment & care
Employers' guide to haemochromatosis

People with genetic haemochromatosis want to play an active role in society. These guidelines are intended to help employers understand how they can help people with genetic haemochromatosis in the workplace.
Clinical Guidelines for Genetic Haemochromatosis

Our charity endorses the national clinical guidelines published by the British Society for Haematology in April 2018, for the treatment of people with genetic haemochromatosis. We strongly encourage patients to ensure that their consultants and venesection teams work to the BSH April 2018 guidelines.
Genetics of haemochromatosis

Genetic haemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive condition, meaning that it is inherited. Whether someone inherits the condition, depends upon their parents' genetics.
Advice lines

Our advice lines are available by phone and email. Worried about genetic haemochromatosis? Don't be. Talk to us for friendly, practical help & understanding.
CV19 Vaccine & Haemochromatosis

Advice and information on the new Covid-19 vaccines for people affected by genetic haemochromatosis. Updated 14th June 2021.
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Together, we are stronger. Join today as a member and receive the many benefits of membership of the UK's only charity for people affected by genetic haemochromatosis.