[Skip to content]

.

Sickle cell anaemia

This is an inherited blood condition. Blood has many functions including carrying oxygen around the body. Blood is red because of the presence of a protein called haemoglobin (Hb).

People, who have sickle cell disease, have inherited two unusual haemoglobin genes, at least one of which is a sickle haemoglobin gene. The commonest form is sickle cell anaemia when the individual inherits two sickle haemoglobin genes (HbSS) – one from each parent.


More information for parents and visitors on sickle cell anaemia

Clinical specialty

Find out more about the Haematology and oncology specialty including clinic information, staff members and contact details.

Ward information

Are you visiting the hospital? Our wards and admissions section has details of where to go and what to expect.

Coming to hospital

From directions to support services and general health advice; everything you need to know for your visit. 

Become a Foundation Trust member

Click to find out more
Link to Sickle cell disease by Lloyd