Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Centre (London)

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Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Services

Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia are inherited blood disorders, which mainly affects people whose origins are in Africa , Asia , the Middle East , the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. There are two forms, the carrier states known as traits and the serious disorders. E>G sickle cell anaemia, Thalassaemia major. People who are carriers have inherited Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia from only one parent. They will not have any ill health and they will not develop a major illness.

People who inherited Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia from both parents have serious illness which requires lifelong treatment, but for which there is as yet no cure. Individuals who are born with sickle cell anaemia have episodes of intense pain, severe anaemia and damage to their joints.

Those who are born with Thalassaemia major, have a very severe anaemia. They must have frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives. Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia trait are important because they can be passed on to children. If a couple who are carriers have children there is a 25% chance with every pregnancy of having a baby with sickle cell anaemia or Thalassaemia major. A simple blood test can detect Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia trait.

The Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Unit provides:
Genetic Screening & Counselling for expectant carrier couples
Genetic Counselling for people who have been found to be carriers
Screening and counselling for the families of carriers
Genetic Counselling for parents and individuals with major disorders
Awareness raising among “at risk” populations and the wider community
Support for individuals and families living with major disorders
Education and awareness for health and other public service professionals
For more information or to request a test, contact us or drop in. request for a test can be made at your GP’s surgery.
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9.30 -4.30
Contact details:
Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Service
Sickle Cell Centre
19-21 High St South
East Ham
London E6 6EN
sickleandthal@newhampct.nhs.uk

More info:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sickle-cell_disease &