This campaign aims to increase awareness of the key signs and symptoms of a Sickle Cell crisis, particularly among urgent emergency care staff and those living with the condition and their carers.
If someone has these symptoms, they should seek urgent medical attention:
Pain
Signs of infection including fever
One-sided paralysis or weakness in the face, arms or legs
Confusion
Difficulty walking or talking
Sudden visual changes
Unexplained numbness
Severe headache
Breathlessness, chest pain or low oxygen levels
Acting quickly can save lives.
A new training module for NHS staff includes signs of a crisis, how to treat it and information on healthcare inequalities related to the condition:
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