Plasma of Hope

Plasma of Hope aims to improve the quality of health, social and economic wellbeing of those affected by genetic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Disease (SCD), as well as survivors of associated complications, including stroke and other health issues resulting in disability. SCD is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells, negatively impacting every organ in the body, which increases the risk of stroke, anaemia, and severe infections. Those with SCD can experience deliberating pain which dramatically impacts their quality of life.

Our services have been proven to prevent hospital stays, which has a significant impact on an individual’s mental health both in hospital and when being discharged. We help through improving employment opportunities, as many struggle to find suitable work due to ill health so we therefore support individuals by helping them find more flexible work and provide them with opportunities to upskill and train for jobs that are less stressful.

We also reduce crisis incidents through educating SCD sufferers on triggers like the importance of healthy eating, staying hydrated & getting enough rest. A crisis incident can cause an extensive amount of stress, significantly impacting an individual's mental health. Therefore, by reducing these incidents we are improving the overall emotional wellbeing of someone suffering with these conditions.

Beyond the support we offer to individuals and their support network, we also strive to increase awareness of Sickle Cell and Thalassemia in the wider community, improving the knowledge and education around living with these conditions. We have previously done this through our covid-19 campaign, which created more awareness around living with Sickle Cell and thalassemia whilst also encouraging those with the disease to get the vaccine.