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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).

In memory of Lindsay Forsyth

Lindsay was officially diagnosed with Haemochromatosis about 3 years ago, which for people unfamiliar with the genetic condition, is excessively high blood iron levels. Lindsay would attend hospital every two weeks to have some blood removed and this helped to bring down her iron levels over time (though by the time she passed away they were still really high).

Unfortunately high blood iron levels are a big risk factor for other complications, most notably liver disease.
Great North Run half marathon for Dad

In memory of Dad who sadly passed away aged 58 just before Christmas 2019 with liver cancer caused by Haemochromatosis.
Travelers outreach

Our project, in collaboration with Breaking Down Barriers and the Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust, is working with the Irish travelling community to raise awareness of genetic haemochromatosis.
Helplines

Our helpline is available by phone and email. Worried about genetic haemochromatosis? Don't be. Talk to us for friendly, practical help & understanding.
Projects
Raising awareness with Endocrinologists

HUK is represented for the first time at the Annual General Conference for Endocrinologists. It will allow strengthening collaborations with other charity organisations and across a global community of Endocrinologists.
HUK Strengthens Role Within Genetic Alliance UK

The members of Genetic Alliance UK voted to appoint Haemochromatosis UK’s Chief Executive, Neil McClements to its board of trustees, earlier this month.
Your Patient Will See You Now

Haemochromatosis UK announce they have received a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to further develop our “people-powered” clinical awareness raising.
Cutting Edge MRI Technology Used in New Study to Identify Genetic Causes of High Liver Iron

Perspectum Diagnostics have just released study findings that use MRI technology to identify genetic causes of high liver iron.
Finalists for the Better Health Awards

Haemochromatosis UK finalists for the AbbVie Big Ideas for Better Health Awards.