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Scotland's Kiltwalk 2021 Glasgow

The Kiltwalk attracts people of all fitness levels, backgrounds and for a real variety of reasons. Walk for Haemochromatosis UK.
Your NHS Rights

Everyone deserves great NHS care. But if something goes wrong or isn’t working for you, what can you do?
London Marathon 2021 for Haemochromatosis UK

I am unbelievably excited to be running the London Marathon in October 2021 to help raise funds for Haemochromatosis UK. This will be my first marathon, and I am very grateful to Haemochromatosis UK for agreeing to let me run for the charity raising money and awareness of this condition.
Act now to decide who gets access to your medical records

A new scheme starts in September which requires all GPs in England to share patient medical records with NHS Digital. The deadline for opting out is 31st August.

Treatment
Diet
What is genetic haemochromatosis?

Genetic haemochromatosis (GH) is a genetic disorder causing the body to absorb an excessive amount of iron from the diet.
Symptoms
Understanding genetics
HUK Secure National Lottery Funding For Northern Ireland Support Group

Recent UK Biobank studies suggest that as many as 1 in 113 people in Northern Ireland are affected by genetic haemochromatosis. I
Living With the Impact of Iron Overload: a Summary

Living with the Impact of Iron Overload: Report from a survey of people with haemochromatosis, was launched. A summary by Dr Rosanna Brady.

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.
Common symptoms
Coronavirus Update

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

Changes to your diet cannot prevent iron overload. Check out our guide to healthy eating.