We aim to provide support to related donors wherever they are in the world. There are three main ways we can provide support for related donors: This service is adaptable to meet a centre’s needs, depending where they are in the process of testing or obtaining cells from the donor.
Related donor service:
The transplant centre or international establishment can request Anthony Nolan to organise collection of samples from the related donor to establish if they are a match for the patient and / or facilitation of the donation. This service can be used If a related donor lives in the UK, or in a country where Anthony Nolan has an agreement in place with a registry or hospital to help facilitate related donations.
Visa Support:
We can provide support to speed up the resolution of any visa application issues for a related donor by acting as a line of communication between transplant centres and UK Visa and Immigration.
Registry expertise:
We can use our registry contacts and expertise in providing stem cells across the world to assist with obtaining cells where a related donor is unable to travel to try and establish the best course of action.