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The Great Iron Brew 2022

We'd love all our supporters to invite friends & family round for a nice cuppa in the Great Iron Brew. Find out how to get involved!
Mental health research project launched

Our latest research project is studying the relationship between genetic haemochromatosis and mental health. Learn how to get involved.
GSK King's Fund Impact Awards Ceremony

It's the 25th annual GSK Impact Awards, in partnership with the King's Fund. #TeamIronOverload will be joined by trustees, volunteers and well-wishers at the gala awards ceremony to mark our award.
Raising awareness with medics

#TeamIronOverload have been on the road exhibiting at clinician events to raise awareness of GH amongst medics.

EPD training
Alternative treatment
Follow up
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.
Specialties

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.