HUK shortlisted for three voluntary sector awards

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for 3 Third Sector awards, including :

Breakthrough of the Year - for our genetic screening service
Best service delivery innovation - for our specialist nurse / genetic testing service
Charity of the Year – Small

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on Friday 30th September.

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New clinician training webinars

Following a hectic few months of clinician events and conferences, our popular clinician training webinars have restarted.
Raising Awareness in Wales

Elizabeth from HUK, with a group of volunteers were at the Royal Welsh Show from the 18th-21st July. Helping to raise public awareness of GH
HUK shortlisted for three voluntary sector awards

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for three Third Sector awards.
APPG on GH : September 2022

The next meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Genetic Haemochromatosis will be held at Westminster on Wednesday 28th September 2022.

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.
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.
Coronavirus Update

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