No one ’s listening: an inquiry into the avoidable deaths and failures of care for sickle cell patients in secondary care

This report, jointly published with the Sickle Cell Society, has found “serious care failings” in acute services and evidence of attitudes underpinned by racism. These concerns have led to a fear and avoidance of hospitals for many people living with sickle cell. The report includes a number of recommendations and the APPG is calling on the Secretary of State for H ealth and Social Care, NHS England and NHS Improvement to prioritise taking urgent action. ReportPress release
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