Overview
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Sickle Cell Society was first set up as a registered charity in 1979. It was formed by a group of patients, parents and health professionals who were all concerned about the lack of understanding and the inadequacy of treatment for sufferers of sickle cell disorders.
The disorder affects the red blood cells which contain a special protein called haemoglobin (Hb for short). The function of haemoglobin is to carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. When sickle haemoglobin gives up its oxygen to the tissues, it sticks together to form long rods inside the red blood cells making these cells rigid and sickle-shaped. Normal red blood cells can bend and flex easily.
The Helpline & Information is open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
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Local Offer
The Society provides support, care and advice to those in the community effected by Sickle Cell. There are several factsheets available on the website, along with details of local Sickle Cell Centres.
The Society has it's own children's webpages which provide details of holidays, sports and activities. Click here to visit the children's page (opens in new tab)
There are also a number of Charitable Funds which have been set up to help people who are in great need. If you wish to apply please go to the website to complete an application and send it to The Society.