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Recents

Tuning in on gene therapy

 I began working as a bleeding disorders research nurse in 2012. Since then, I have been involved in many…

Research
14th November 2022
By Simon Fletcher

Only a carrier?

The gene variant that causes haemophilia can be found in both men and women. Traditionally, women who have this genetic…

Perspectives
2nd November 2022
By Rich Gorman

Choices and voices

The opinions and experiences of people with haemophilia increasingly shape the availability and choice of different treatment options. Scientists and…

Perspectives
28th October 2022
By Rich Gorman

Family focus

Bleeding disorders are usually inherited, so understanding how a bleeding disorder fits into family history is important. But even when…

Perspectives
21st October 2022
By Lisa Steadman

The patient gene therapy journey

Gene therapies for both haemophilia A and B are currently in development. Although this is ongoing, the first gene therapy…

Perspectives
14th October 2022
By Rich Gorman

Freedom and control: Emi & Me

Prophylactic factor replacement remains the gold standard treatment for people with haemophilia (PwH). Since its introduction, prophylaxis has led to…

Research
7th October 2022
By Simon Fletcher

Living longer – The challenge of ageing with haemophilia

Thanks to advances in treatment and the mainstreaming of regular prophylaxis, people with haemophilia are living longer than ever before…

Perspectives
30th September 2022
By Rich Gorman

Let’s talk

Just imagine… You’re a first-time mother. Your pregnancy is uneventful and the birth is fine. When your son has a…

Research
23rd September 2022
By Kathryn Jenner

“It’s a way of life” – Perceptions of Pain in Haemophilia study results

Pain is, sadly, something most people with haemophilia have a close familiarity with. Pain is a highly personal experience. It’s…

Perspectives
16th September 2022
By Rich Gorman

Personalising haemophilia management with shared decision making

  Haemophilia healthcare is constantly evolving. Partnership with people with haemophilia is increasingly recognised as vital for ensuring high quality…

Perspectives
5th September 2022
By Rich Gorman

V is not for von Willebrand disease!

I’m always very happy to go to Africa – and not so long ago I was lucky enough to go…

News
1st August 2022
By Kate Khair

“I didn’t know I was a carrier”

Haemnet’s Cinderella Study explores the real life experience of women with bleeding disorders in the UK. Our third animation, Struggles…

Research
21st June 2022
By Kathryn Jenner