Sickle Cell Disorder

On this page you can find out information about the range of services we provide at the Trust for people living with sickle cell disorder.

People with sickle cell disorder produce unusually shaped red blood cells that can block blood vessels and restrict oxygen supply. This can trigger a sickle cell crisis that causes severe pain and may require hospital admission.

Our Trust serves the fifth largest population of people living with sickle cell disorder in England, and we’re working to improve access to care, and time to treatment.

Acute Sickle Cell Unit (ASCU)

An Emergency Department bypass unit for adults over 18 years who are experiencing a sickle cell crisis.


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Sickle cell and thalassaemia psychology (adults)

Psychological support for adults and young people age 16 and over who are living with sickle cell disorder or thalassemia.

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Sickle cell and thalassaemia psychology (children and young people)

Psychological support for children and young people living under 16 who are living with sickle cell disorder or thalassemia.

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