MEDICAL
MEDICAL
Prescriptions:
Gov.uk – Free Prescriptions
Find out if you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions and help with other NHS costs, including sight tests and NHS dental treatment.
Gov.uk – Pre-paid Prescriptions
A PPC covers NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions excluding wigs and fabric supports.
Online Medical Information for Sickle Cell:
National Institute of Health & Care Excellence
Sets standards of care for sickle cell disease and other health conditions.
Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre
The haemoglobinopathy centre for Sickle Cell for the North West of England Thalassaemia & RIA: North of England.
Royal College of Nursing
“Caring for people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemis syndromes: a competency framework for nursing staff“
NHS Imperial College Healthcare
“Nutrition and sickle cell disease: Information for patients, relatives and carers” from the department of nutrition and dietetics.
Online Health Information
NHS Health A-Z
Government website with an A-Z list of health conditions, including symptoms and treatments.
MedicineNet
A medical portal with health information on various health conditions including sickle cell.
WebMD
A medical portal with health information on various health conditions including sickle cell.
