Stem cell

Sometimes, the clinician treating you may believe that you’d benefit from a treatment that isn’t usually available on the NHS. If this is the case, they can ask the NHS in England to fund it on a one-off basis. Doing this is known as an Individual Funding Request (IFR).

Every aspect of our work and the decisions we make are guided by science – it’s at the centre of everything we do. The science of stem cell transplants is both fascinating and complex, so we’ve summarised some of the most important areas of our work:

This webpage gives you all the COVID-19 information you need as someone with a weakened immune system.

If you're going to receive stem cells donated from someone else – a relative, unrelated donor or cord blood – then doctors need to find a donor whose tissue type matches yours. This page explains how we help to find you a match.

A stem cell transplant is one of many possible treatments for blood cancers and blood disorders.

Many types of genetic disorder, also called inherited conditions, can affect the blood and bone marrow. On this page, we explain genetic disorders, their possible treatments and where you can look for support.

Thalassemia is a blood disorder in which your haemoglobin – the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen – is abnormal. On this page, we explain thalassaemia, its possible treatments and where you can look for support.

Autoimmune diseases mean your immune system targets your own cells instead of bacteria or viruses. On this page, we explain autoimmune diseases, their possible treatments and where you can look for support.

For people with sickle cell disorder, a stem cell transplant may now give hope of a cure.

Aplastic anaemia is a type of blood disorder where your body doesn’t produce enough healthy red blood cells. On this page, we explain aplastic anaemia, its possible treatments and where you can look for support.