Family Cell is a group of individuals comprising of those affected with a heamoglobin (blood) disorder, carers and other professionals .... Blood cells have changed shape from round to sickle shape due to a lack of oxygen. It is these sickled red blood cells that stick. See above for a Micrograph slide of a blood screen from a person with thalassaemia major. Click here for more information Sickle cell is a hereditary blood condition. In general this inherited blood condition presents itself as a carrier state (healthy) or disease state (disorder). The disorder is a form of aneamia that requires specialist care and management. Thalassaemia is a hereditary blood condition. In general this inherited blood condition presents itself as a carrier state (healthy) or disease state (disorder). The disorder is a form of anaemia that requires specialist care and management. The Project was established in 1990. A group of dedicated individuals from a local Christian group identified that there was an obvious inequality in service provision for the black and ethnic minority communities in Wolverhampton. The lack of knowledge of the client group and inadequate health service provisions prompted the formation of the Project. 1. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Here you will find useful Information from indiviuals who have a keen interest in contributing to our charity and people who are at the heart of the matter 2. SCREENING This section is to help future and expectant parents understand the importance of knowing if they carry Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia 3. LINKS You may find some of these links useful for more information. 4. HOUSING NEEDS Housing needs for people with sickle cell is an area of great discussion. Click here for more information.... more Story of Tim Elementum vel, cursus eleifend, elit. Aenean auctor wisi et urna. Aliquam erat volutpat. Duis ac turpis. Story of Tina Elementum vel, cursus eleifend, elit. Aenean auctor wisi et urna. Aliquam erat volutpat. Duis ac turpis. Wolverhampton How are the people of Wolverhampton affected by Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Email This Site To a Friend Email this site to a friend or someone that may find our site useful All rights reserved. Copyright @ 2005 www.sctsp.org.uk. Site Design by Armas