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Information

Sickle Cell Disorders are a group of genetic diseases that affect the red blood cells of people with the condition. They can cause bouts of extreme pain and can cause permanent damage to many different organs.

There are, however, ways to make living with sickle cell easier. The information links on this page should answer many of your questions and provide useful information about the condition.

General Information on Sickle Cell Anaemia

Basic description of the causes and problems associated with sickle cell anaemia

Day to Day Care


A guide for parents, guardians, families and others giving day to day care to people with Sickle Cell Disorders

Information for Health Professionals

This page aims to give health professionals the information they need to recognise sickle cell disease and to help someone who has it to lead a good life.
Inheritance of Sickle Cell Anaemia and Sickle Cell Trait  

Explanations and diagrams to help you understand how the sickle cell gene is passed on in families.

Testing Your Baby for Genetic Problems During Pregnancy

Explanations of the techniques used and what information can be obtained from them.

Directory of British and Worldwide Sickle Cell Centres

Locate the centre nearest you. We have an extensive list of British centres and support groups and a selection of those around the world.

Other Sickle Cell Disorders

A description of some of the sickle cell disorders other than sickle cell anaemia.

Working When You Have Sickle Cell

Useful information on many of the the issues that arise for someone with sickle cell relating to their employment.

Employing Someone with Sickle Cell

What you need to know if you employ someone with a sickle cell disorder.

Help with some of the issues to consider if you are travelling and you have a Sickle Cell Disorder.

 

 

 

 

 

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