Sickle cell disease2 days agoNHS launches 'bloodmobile' to reach more donorsThe blood donation centre will travel across London over 12 months in hopes of reaching more donors.2 days ago9 Oct 2026Teen's life transformed by gene editingVian, 16, has thalassemia and had to have monthly blood transfusions throughout her childhood.9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026Moment gene editing treatment transformed teens lifeMoment gene editing treatment transformed teens life9 Oct 202624 Aug 2026Mum says painful condition 'overlooked' during pregnancyGrace, 28, has spoken out about her traumatic pregnancy in the hope others do not suffer the same ordeal.24 Aug 202614 Jun 2026'Why I'm encouraging others to donate blood'Rita, 18, was born with sickle cell disease, a condition that means she relies on blood donations. 14 Jun 202621 May 2026Sickle cell patient died after complicationsVeronique Mwembo was the first in Norfolk to be offered new treatment for sickle cell disease.21 May 202617 Mar 2026Hospital failings led to woman's death, coroner saysA coroner says Irene Dzifa King Arthur death at Frimley Park Hospital had been preventable. 17 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Emergency sickle cell help extended after campaignAdditional investment aims to keep specialised sickle cell emergency care at the Royal London Hospital.4 Mar 202619 Feb 2026'Closing pilot sickle cell unit could be fatal'Sickle cell patients say a pilot for emergency care was "so effective" but has been "snatched away".19 Feb 2026...
