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Virgin London Marathon - 2020

We have places at the Virgin London Marathon 2020. We’re delighted that Mark Handley will be running the Virgin Money London Marathon, in aid of Haemochromatosis UK. Support our runners here!
Awareness Raising at Balmoral Show

We're raising awareness of GH in the farming community in Northern Ireland.
New Genetic Haemochromatosis Resources

We're pleased to announce the publication of three new resources, to help people affected by genetic haemochromatosis.
Scotland Blood Donation

In Scotland, people with genetic haemochromatosis who are in the maintenance phase, can become blood donors through the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS).

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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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Haemochromatosis

We have collated many of the frequently asked questions about genetic haemochromatosis here, for ease of reference.
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.
New Genetic Haemochromatosis Resources

We're pleased to announce the publication of three new resources, to help people affected by genetic haemochromatosis.
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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.
What is social distancing?

It is important to self-isolate or practise social distancing to reduce the spread of coronavirus.