Sickle cell disease

Learn about sickle cell disease, the possible complications and how to help your child when they are feeling unwell.

Learn about the types of treatments and medications for sickle cell disease, including hydroxyurea, and how a capsule shredder can be used to give medication.

Learn about acute and chronic pain and its causes, and discover how pain can affect different parts of your child's life. Also find out how to assess and manage your child's pain.

Learn what makes up a healthy diet to keep your child's body working at its best and how drinking alcohol, taking recreational drugs and smoking can impact long-term health.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and depression and how they can be treated.

Find out what to expect when transitioning from paediatric (child) to adult health care and how to take part in sickle cell research, if you are interested.

This section includes links to resources for health-care providers including a quality standards document and an education program consisting of 13 modules.