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  • The Economic Impact of Screening for Genetic Haemochromatosis In Northern Ireland

    The Economic Impact of Screening for Genetic Haemochromatosis In Northern Ireland

    Our latest report with FTI Consulting LLP demonstrates that there is a clear economic case for routine population-based GH screening in Northern Ireland Read more

  • Case Study: Iron Overload in a 53-Year-Old Male with HFE Heterozygous Mutation

    Case Study: Iron Overload in a 53-Year-Old Male with HFE Heterozygous Mutation

    Although some existing literature suggests that HFE carriers do not load iron, this case demonstrates the importance of regularly monitoring TSAT and SF levels in C282Y carriers, as iron overload can be unpredictable due to various genetic and environmental factors. Read more

  • The effects of genetic haemochromatosis on mental health: a post COVID-19 pandemic study

    The effects of genetic haemochromatosis on mental health: a post COVID-19 pandemic study

    This study, published in November 2022, reveals that people with genetic haemochromatosis are at greater risk of suffering with poor mental health than the general population. Read more

  • Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in the UK

    Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in the UK

    Our latest report reveals the true costs to the NHS of the burden of ill-health arising from genetic haemochromatosis. Read more

  • The Economic Impact of Screening for Genetic Haemochromatosis In Northern Ireland
  • Case Study: Iron Overload in a 53-Year-Old Male with HFE Heterozygous Mutation
  • The effects of genetic haemochromatosis on mental health: a post COVID-19 pandemic study
  • Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in the UK
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The Economic Impact of Screening for Genetic Haemochromatosis In Northern Ireland

The Economic Impact of Screening for Genetic Haemochromatosis In Northern Ireland

Our latest report with FTI Consulting LLP demonstrates that there is a clear economic case for routine population-based GH screening in Northern Ireland Read more

Published: 15th February, 2025

Updated: 10th February, 2026

Author: Neil McClements

Case Study: Iron Overload in a 53-Year-Old Male with HFE Heterozygous Mutation

Case Study: Iron Overload in a 53-Year-Old Male with HFE Heterozygous Mutation

Although some existing literature suggests that HFE carriers do not load iron, this case demonstrates the importance of regularly monitoring TSAT and SF levels in C282Y carriers, as iron overload can be unpredictable due to various genetic and environmental factors. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2025

Author: Neil McClements

Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in Northern Ireland

Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in Northern Ireland

For what we believe to be the first time, we have quantified the prevalence of genetic haemochromatosis in the Northern Irish population. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2025

Author: Neil McClements

The effects of genetic haemochromatosis screening on screening participants

The effects of genetic haemochromatosis screening on screening participants

This study, undertaken 2022, demonstrates that screening for genetic haemochromatosis neither attracts the worried well nor causes anxiety. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2022

Author: Neil McClements

An analysis of genetic haemochromatosis treatment approaches across the UK

An analysis of genetic haemochromatosis treatment approaches across the UK

In this report, we discuss the results of a survey on genetic haemochromatosis treatment approaches in the UK. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2022

Author: Neil McClements

The effects of genetic haemochromatosis on mental health: a post COVID-19 pandemic study

The effects of genetic haemochromatosis on mental health: a post COVID-19 pandemic study

This study, published in November 2022, reveals that people with genetic haemochromatosis are at greater risk of suffering with poor mental health than the general population. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2022

Author: Neil McClements

Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in the UK

Evaluating the Cost of Illness of Genetic Haemochromatosis in the UK

Our latest report reveals the true costs to the NHS of the burden of ill-health arising from genetic haemochromatosis. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 1st November, 2022

Author: Neil McClements

Time For Change - Towards Genetic Screening

Time For Change - Towards Genetic Screening

This 22-page report was commissioned in response to the UK National Screening Committee consultation on genetic screening for GH in adults. Published February 2021. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Neil McClements

State of The Nation 2020

State of The Nation 2020

Our State of the Nation report illustrates current clinical practice regarding the care of people with genetic haemochromatosis (GH), across the United Kingdom. Read more

Published: 7th February, 2020

Updated: 1st November, 2022

Author: Neil McClements

The impact of iron overload

The impact of iron overload

In 2017, our charity conducted the world's largest survey of people affected by genetic haemochromatosis. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 1st November, 2022

Author: Neil McClements

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  • What are we up to during International Awareness Week?

    What are we up to during International Awareness Week?

    The 1st - 7th June 2026 is Word Haemochromatosis Awareness Week! Find out how we will be raising awareness across the UK!

  • TCS London Marathon 2027 Charity Place

    TCS London Marathon 2027 Charity Place

    Could you be up to the challenge of running The TCS London Marathon in 2027 for Haemochromatosis UK? UPDATE - BOTH PLACES NOW ALLOCATED.

  • Notification of a personal data breach

    Notification of a personal data breach

    We are sorry to inform you that we have experienced a breach of security that has resulted in the unauthorised access to your personal data.

  • Blood Red Shamrock - Now Available in the Shop!

    Blood Red Shamrock - Now Available in the Shop!

    The blood red shamrock pin-badge is now available from the Haemochromatosis UK shop. The quality metal enamel badge can be used to increase awareness of the haemochromatosis cause.

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  • Order a Test Kit Today!

    Order a Test Kit Today!

    A GH test direct from the charity, a result within two weeks of return and a consultation with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Available online now.

  • What is genetic haemochromatosis?

    What is genetic haemochromatosis?

    Genetic haemochromatosis (GH) is a genetic disorder that increases the risk of the body absorbing an excessive amount of iron from the diet.

  • Breakfast Cereals and their Iron Content

    A rough guide to the Iron content in cereals

  • Treatment & Care

    Treatment & Care

    With treatment, many people live full and active lives with genetic haemochromatosis. Here's what to expect.

  • Clinical Guidelines for Genetic Haemochromatosis

    Clinical Guidelines for Genetic Haemochromatosis

    Published in 2025, this patient-centred guideline sets out a framework for high-quality, evidence-based care in primary and secondary care settings for people with genetic haemochromatosis.

  • HFE (Type 1) Genetic Haemochromatosis

    HFE (Type 1) Genetic Haemochromatosis

    Genetic haemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive condition, meaning that it is inherited. Whether someone inherits the condition, depends upon their parents' genetics.

  • Employers' guide to haemochromatosis

    Employers' guide to haemochromatosis

    People with genetic haemochromatosis want to play an active role in society. These guidelines are intended to help employers understand how they can help people with genetic haemochromatosis in the workplace.

  • Haemochromatosis Carriers

    Carrier is the term used when someone has been shown to have inherited a single copy of the HFE gene mutation from one of the parents. This is sometimes called a heterozygous carrier. Carriers might be at risk of iron loading.

  • H63D carrier (also known as “H63D heterozygous”)

    If you are a “H63d carrier” it means that you have inherited a single copy of the H63d variant from one of your parents.

  • Help lines

    Help lines

    Our help lines are available by phone and email. Worried about genetic haemochromatosis? Don't be. Talk to us for friendly, practical help & understanding.

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