The Sickle Cell Unit is a specialist unit for patients experiencing a sickle cell crisis. The service is supported by a 24/7 help line (called triage line)
Are you experiencing a sickle cell crisis?
If you are experiencing a sickle cell crisis please call: 01617013233
Our service supports patients living in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Cumbria. While our sickle cell unit is based at Manchester Royal Infirmary, our service can support you in a hospital close to you.
We are located in Ward 10 on the 2nd floor of the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Find out how to reach us here.
When should I call the triage line?
If you are experiencing an episode of acute sickle cell pain that is not responding to two or more consecutive doses of oral pain relief medications at home, please contact our phoneline. It is important that you do not wait until the pain becomes severe.
To ensure we can provide the appropriate care please contact the triage line in the first instance.
Please note, if your symptoms include severe chest pain, priapism, fevers, acute abdominal pain, acute loss of vision, acute shortness of breath, severe headaches, confusion or speech disturbances then you must go to A&E or contact NHS 111.
What can I expect?
If you call our triage line a trained health professional will discuss your symptoms and provide help and advice.
This advice may be to attend Manchester Royal Infirmary, or a hospital close to you if you’re unable to travel to us where our team will be able to provide specialist advice over the phone.
Once you arrive a colleague will take you to the HAU where Analgesia will be given within 30 minutes and a doctor will be there to assess your needs and provide a plan.
You will continue to be monitored by our team and provided with all the information and advice you need until you’re either discharged or admitted as an inpatient should it be necessary.
Contact us
For any generic enquires please contact: 01617014574 / 07971037242.
Email: haemoglobinopathy@mft.nhs.uk