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Overcoming blood and needle phobias

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person develops an overwhelming and devastating fear about a situation, place, object, animal, or insect. This guide provides helpful techniques to reduce anxiety.
Breathing Techniques

Some people can get nervous about medical procedures, especially before a venesection or blood test. We share a simple breathing technique, which can help.
Half Marathon Completed in Honour of Dad!

Michael Baker has completed his half marathon around Loughborough on Sunday. His appeal in memory of his Dad has raised over £1800 so far.
Transcript : Haemochromatosis & blood-injection-injury phobia

This is a transcript of the video "Haemochromatosis & blood-injection-injury phobia", a guide for clinicians, presented by Dr Haris Yennadiou.

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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.
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Coronavirus Update

Our helpline has received an increased number of queries about coronavirus. We've collated the current advice here.
Ask the doctor

On Thursday 26th March 2020, we put our members' questions about genetic haemochromatosis and coronavirus to Dr Susan Hancock FRCGP, a member of our Clinical Advisory Panel.
Ask the doctor (part 2)

On Thursday 2nd April 2020, we put further members' questions about genetic haemochromatosis and coronavirus to Dr Susan Hancock FRCGP, a member of our Clinical Advisory Panel.
2020 Conference Postponement and AGM Update

Haemochromatosis UK have taken the very difficult decision to postpone this year’s conference which was to be held in Manchester on Saturday the 4th of April due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Haemochromatosis

We have collated many of the frequently asked questions about genetic haemochromatosis here, for ease of reference.
Half Marathon Completed in Honour of Dad!

Michael Baker has completed his half marathon around Loughborough on Sunday. His appeal in memory of his Dad has raised over £1800 so far.
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New Genetic Haemochromatosis Resources

We're pleased to announce the publication of three new resources, to help people affected by genetic haemochromatosis.
Venesections cancelled or delayed?

Our charity has negotiated special arrangements for people with genetic haemochromatosis to donate blood during the Covid-19 outbreak.
HUK Expert Patient visits Surgery

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