Sickle cell disease31 Jan 2025NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapyThe gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say. 31 Jan 2025Health22 Jan 2025Dame Elizabeth Anionwu honoured with plaqueBlack sickle cell pioneer Dame Elizabeth Anionwu officially opens Brixton Blood Donor Centre.22 Jan 2025London3 Jan 2025'Giving blood is important and costs nothing'The NHS is calling on donors, especially those with particular blood types, to donate in the new year.3 Jan 2025London30 Nov 2024'You exclude yourself, don’t want to be a burden'Rayan Wilson, who has sickle cell disease, says he experiences "explosions" of excruciating pain.30 Nov 2024Bristol6 Nov 2024Mum calls for better care for sickle cell disease Her 16-year-old son suffers from chronic pain, and takes more than 20 tablets a day.6 Nov 202410 Sep 2024Young sickle cell patient undergoes rare treatmentNeriya, 13, has been having treatment using a less invasive method for replacing red blood cells.10 Sep 2024London16 Apr 2024Medical staff should listen to parents, mum saysDarnell Smith, from Sheffield, died in November 2022 after complications linked to a blood disorder.16 Apr 2024Sheffield & South Yorkshire10 Apr 2024Family's anger at girl's hospital death inquestVictoria Olabode's parents react angrily to a finding that an earlier scan would not have saved her.10 Apr 2024Manchester4 Mar 2024New unit to treat sickle cell disease opensThe facility in Manchester will be the country's first unit for patients with sickle cell disease.4 Mar 2024Manchester
