Our Services
We work with local and specialist teams to provide haemoglobinopathy services across the East Midlands. Below you will find our network sites, key contacts, and locations to help you access the right service. Services are delivered through University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), working in collaboration with local haemoglobinopathy teams (LHTs).
Leicester (University Hospitals of Leicester – SHT)
The Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team, based in Leicester, provides haemoglobinopathy care to local patients and clinical leadership for the Southern part of the East Midlands. The team supports local services through specialist clinics, advice, and education/training, to ensure high quality and coordinated care for patients with Sickle Cell Disorder, Thalassaemia or Rare Inherited Anaemia’s.
Local haemoglobinopathy teams (LHTs) supported by UHL are:
- Northampton
- Kettering
- Peterborough
Office Base: Osborne Building Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW
Key Contacts
Lead Consultant & HCC Lead: Dr Amy Webster
Paediatric Consultant Haematologist: Dr Kaljit Bhuller
Adult Specialist Nursing Team:
Jessica Gunn – Haemoglobinopathy Lead Nurse Specialist – 07950 891490
Kate Turney – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Geethumol Antony – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Zinailda Osborne – Support Worker
Paediatric Nurse Specialists:
Libby Tadd – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist – 07958 010060
Rachael Hill – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Transition Lead:
Louise Hayden – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Screening Services:
Sarah Barnes – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist/Screening Lead
Rachel Hare – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Daxakumari Parmar – Support Worker
Psychology Team:
Liz Pike – Adult Clinical Psychologist
Rebecca Higton – Adult Clinical Psychologist
Nottingham (Nottingham University Hospitals – SHT)
The Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team, based in Nottingham, delivers specialist services to patients based in Nottinghamshire, and regional expertise to local haemoglobinopathy teams across the Northern part of the East Midlands. Working in close collaboration with UHL and EMSTN, the team provides clinical care, professional support and shared pathways with local services to ensure consistent, patient-centred care across the network.
Local haemoglobinopathy teams (LHTs) supported by NUH are:
- Derby
- Burton-On-Trent
- Lincolnshire
Office Base: Nottingham City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB
Key Contacts
Lead Consultant & HCC Deputy Lead: Dr Matt Player
Paediatric Consultant Haematologist: Dr Ranjan Tiwari
Adult Specialist Nursing Team:
Hannah Kadiki – Haemoglobinopathy Adult Lead Nursing Specialist – 078122 78339
Rhea Phillips – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Omowumi Hammed – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dolores Tatabod – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Evalyne Mlalazi – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Danielle Michael – Support Worker
Paediatric Nursing Specialists:
Hazel Marriott – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist – 07812 268407
Rosy Sutcliffe – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Psychology Team:
Laurie Hufton – Adult Clinical Psychologist
Northampton (Northampton General Hospital – LHT)
Our Northampton LHT delivers local haemoglobinopathy care in collaboration with the Leicester Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team (UHL), supporting patients through shared pathways.
Office Base: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Key Contacts
Adult Consultant Haematologist: Dr Georgia Papageorgiou
Paediatric Consultant Haematologist: Dr Bindu Koodiyedath
Adult Specialist Nursing Team:
Asha Mathew – Haemoglobinopathy Adult Lead Nursing Specialist – 07496 510672
Louise Neale – Haemoglobinopathy Adult Lead Nursing Specialist
Mabel Twumasi-Ankrah – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Georgina Jamieson – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Paediatric Nursing Specialist:
Claire Stockley – Haemoglobinopathy Paediatric Lead Nurse Specialist – 07950 884126
Kettering (Kettering General Hospital – LHT)
Our Kettering LHT services are overseen by the Northampton Local Haemoglobinopathy Team (LHT), and works in partnership with the Leicester Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team (SHT) to deliver shared care, local clinics and coordinated management for patients within the area.
Office Base: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Key Contacts
Adult Nursing Specialist:
Asha Mathew – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist – 07496 510672
Paediatric Nursing Specialist:
Claire Stockley – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist – 07950 884126
Derby & Burton-on-Trent (University Hospitals of Derby & Burton – LHT)
Working in partnership with the Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team in Nottingham (NUH), the Derby Local Haemglobinopathy Team, based at Royal Derby Hospital, provides ongoing support and care for patients with Sickle Cell Disorder, Thalassaemia, and Rare Inherited Anaemia’s.
Office Base: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
Key Contacts
Adult Consultant Haematologist: Dr Adeniyi Ajibade
Adult Nursing Specialist:
Agnes Williams – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Paediatric Nursing Specialist:
Hazel Marriott – Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialist – 07812 268407
Lincoln (United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust – LHT)
The Local Haemoglobinopathy Team in Lincoln care and support for patients within the area, affected by Sickle Cell Disorder, Thalassaemia or Rare Inherited Anaemia’s. This is in partnership with the Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team in Nottingham (NUH), to deliver shared care and coordinated management.
Office Base: Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY
Key Contacts
Adult Consultant Haematologist: Dr Osama Ali
Adult Consultant Haematologist: Dr Pavel Chudakou
EMSTN Citizens Advice Welfare Service
EMSTN works in conjunction with Citizens Advice Bureau to deliver free and confidential advice for patients and families affected by sickle cell disorder, thalassaemia or rare inherited anaemia’s across the East Midlands, including clients living in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinhamshire and Derbyshire.
The advice can be offered on a range of social welfare issues, such as; welfare benefits, debt, housing enquiries, employment, family and relationships, immigration, discrimination and consumer issues.
Advice will be delivered remotely to support as many people as possible. Referrals can be completed by healthcare professionals, or self-referrals will be accepted. For self referrals and further information, please visit: https://citizensadviceleicestershire.org/emstn/
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