Support services that you should know about: A Sickle Cell support guide

Support services that you should know about is a practical guide bringing together services and organisations that people living with sickle cell may benefit from accessing.

Each service begins with a quick-reference summary, giving you the key information at a glance:

• What it is – A simple explanation of the service.
• What it helps with – An overview of what the service can help with and its relevance to sickle cell.
• Where it’s available – Information about where the service is available.
• How to access – Guidance on how you can access or use the service.
• Who can use it – Information about eligibility or who the service is intended for.
• Cost – Information on whether there is a cost to access the service.

The summary is then followed by an in-depth guide to the service, providing more context and information about why it may be relevant to people living with sickle cell, what to be aware of, what you can expect when accessing the service, and other useful information.

Clickable links are also embedded throughout the resource, allowing you to go directly to relevant websites and find further information about the services included.

The aim is to give you both a quick overview when you need the key information quickly and a more detailed guide when you want to understand the service in greater depth.