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Asked by Paula

AQW 19676/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to detail the support available to people diagnosed with haemochromatosis that are currently waiting for treatment.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 28 May 2021

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
28 May 2021
Answer due by
15 June 2021
Answered
15 June 202118 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Haemochromatosis care in Northern Ireland is co-ordinated by a range of specialists and services across all Health and Social Care Trusts, including hepatology, gastroenterology and haematology.

The service provided to haemochromatosis patients is supported by the ambulatory care service and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.

Support, help and advice is also available via a national patient-led charity, Haemochromatosis UK at: https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/helpline

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