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Big Give Christmas Challenge

This year, we're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign. We’re hoping to raise vital funds for our 2021 awareness-raising campaign.
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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
Venesections cancelled or delayed?

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