Haemophilia and blood disorders

What is haemophilia?

Haemophilia is a blood disorder in which an essential clotting factor is either partly or completely missing. This causes a person with haemophilia to bleed for longer than normal.
 

Haemophilia at University Hospital

• University Hospital is a recognised haemophilia centre.

• We have a dedicated triage bay available 24 hours to haemophilia patients when they present with bleeds.

• We treat a variety of other blood disorders, such as Von Willebrands disease.

• We have genetic counsellors, who offer support to patients and their families. 

• We are developing a home delivery service which allows patients quick and easy access to their treatments.

• Our Clinical Lead and Centre Director Dr Chandra will discuss in detail your case and what line of treatment is best for you.

We have a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist who acts as a contact point for the patient and their families.  To learn more about the role of a clinical nurse specialist, please click here.

Useful links

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Haematology
www.haemophilia.org.uk
www.womenbleedtoo.org.uk
www.inhibitorsupportgroup.org

General Information

Clinics are held every Tuesday morning in the Central Outpatients department. The paediatric clinic is held on the first Friday of every month.

Contact Information

Secretary to Dr Chandra: Tel 01782 554 631
Out of hours emergency number: Tel 01782 672 201