Haemochromatosis UK launched their latest report at the NI Assembly in Stormont, Belfast, which evaluates the economic costs and benefits of screening for genetic haemochromatosis in Northern
Ireland. David Beggy and Miriam Forde, Irish Haemochromatosis Association attended the event, where HUK, CEO, Neil McClements welcomed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Dr Steve Aiken (Deputy Assembly Speaker) and almost a hundred guests from the GH community, policymakers, clinicians and officials from the Department of Health NI.
You can read a full copy of the report here: www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/ni-screening
The report reveals that there is a clear economic case for routine population-based genetic haemochromatosis screening in Northern Ireland under a range of assumptions for the prevalence of
haemochromatosis.
Our AGM takes place this year on Saturday 24th May 2025. There will be an option to attend in-person at the IBTS building in St. James’s Hospital, James Street, Dublin or online via webinar. Teas and coffees will be available from 10.30am and the business of the AGM will start at 11am.
Join us and Dr. Michelle Murphy, a Psychotherapist and lecturer in health and social care specialist and therapist. Her research has contributed to developing community and mental health services. Michelle offers practical, evidence-based brain health tips for everyday life.
New GP venesection nurse training and education progamme for GP Practice Nurses in Ireland. As part of our funding from the Hospital Saturday Fund, we partnered with the Education and Training Programme team in Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Donegal to develop a competency-based curriculum to manage venesection treatment for patients.
