Newly Diagnosed? Our Iron Overload Buddies are here for you! 

Ever heard the phrase "you don't get it unless you've got it"? All of our Iron Overload Buddies are affected by Haemochromatosis, so when it comes to Iron Overload, they get it. 

Our Buddy Scheme pairs those newly diagnosed with genetic haemochromatosis with our trained volunteer buddies, to provide ongoing 1-2-1 support and reassurance around :

• a new diagnosis
• family concerns about genetic haemochromatosis
• anxiety about venesections or treatment
• questions about diet, vitamins or living well with iron overload

You can chat with a Buddy every couple of weeks for up to 3 months, by phone, at a time that suits you.

All our Buddy volunteers are DBS-checked and have completed listening skills, bereavement and suicide awareness training. Please note our Buddies are not able to offer medical advice. Our Buddies are based all across the UK and overseen by our specialist nursing team. There's no cost to get involved and you can start and stop whenever you like!

Request a Buddy Here