QUB Student Nurses Event

An introduction to genetic haemochromatosis for student nurses training at Queen's University Belfast.

Presenting :

Neil McClements, CEO, Haemochromatosis UK
Diogo Gomes, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Haemochromatosis UK

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Haemochromatosis Awareness Week '22
QUB Student Nurses Event

An introduction to genetic haemochromatosis for student nurses training at Queen's University Belfast.
RCN Congress 2023

Join us at this year's Royal College of Nursing Congress to discover our range of eLearning and venesection best practice solutions.
Julie’s Birthday Fundraiser

It is my birthday on 9th July and I would like to raise funds for Haemochromatosis UK, in memory of my husband Nigel, who died in 2021, as a result of this condition.

RCN Congress 2023

Join us at this year's Royal College of Nursing Congress to discover our range of eLearning and venesection best practice solutions.
Haemochromatosis Awareness Week 2022

We've already started planning for a bigger and better awareness week in 2022. Stay tuned for updates on events and happenings.
Haemochromatosis Awareness Week - Iron Brew Special

Join us for this Iron Brew Special social, via Zoom to mark Haemochromatosis Awareness Week (4th -10th July 2022)
APPG on GH : June 2021 Meeting

The latest meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Genetic Haemochromatosis was held by Zoom video-conference on Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 2.30pm.
APPG on GH : Annual General Meeting 2020/21

The Annual General Meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Genetic Haemochromatosis meeting was held online via Zoom webinar on Tuesday 16th March 2021.
APPG on GH : February 2021

The Spring All-Party Parliamentary Group on Genetic Haemochromatosis will be held online via Zoom webinar on Wednesday 17th February at 2.30pm.
HUK Expert Patient visits Surgery

HUK Expert Patient Phil Coathup visits Bewdley Medical Practice to raise awareness of Haemochromatosis.
CPD training

What is genetic haemochromatosis?

Genetic haemochromatosis (GH) is a genetic disorder causing the body to absorb an excessive amount of iron from the diet.
CV19 Vaccine & Haemochromatosis

Advice and information on the new Covid-19 vaccines for people affected by genetic haemochromatosis. Updated 14th June 2021.
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.
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.
Coronavirus Update

Our helpline has received an increased number of queries about coronavirus. We've collated the current advice here. Updated 28th July 2021.
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.
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.
Join us

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.