Haemochromatosis UK Nursing Study Day

A Full-Day Clinical Conference for Nurses & Allied Healthcare Practitioners
📅Friday 13 November 2026
📍Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
Advance your knowledge, earn CPD, and connect with colleagues from across the UK and beyond at this specialist one-day conference dedicated to the latest clinical approaches to diagnosing and managing Genetic Haemochromatosis (GH) 🧬
With thanks to the generous support and funding of the Jean Lanning Foundation and Childwick Trust, this educational event brings together leading Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and experts from NHS organisations and Haemochromatosis UK to share best practice, practical experience, and the latest developments in GH care.
This conference is designed for:
✏️Registered Nurses
✏️ Advanced Nurse Practitioners
✏️Clinical Nurse Specialists
✏️Allied Healthcare Practitioners
✏️Venesection clinic and service managers
✏️ Healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with iron overload disorders
Previous delegates have attended from across the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Europe, and as far afield as New Zealand.
The programme includes expert-led presentations on:
🩸Demystifying uncommon forms of iron overload
🩸The role of non-invasive FibroScan in nurse-led GH care
🩸Improving access to blood donation for people with Genetic Haemochromatosis – an NHS Wales approach
🩸A rheumatology nurse perspective on haemochromatosis
🩸Community management of haemochromatosis and venesection
🩸 Developing successful nurse-led haemochromatosis services
🩸 Common themes from the Haemochromatosis UK Helpline
🩸The blood donor pathway in England
The afternoon includes interactive group activities, discussion, and networking opportunities.
By the End of the Conference You Will:
✏️Understand the latest developments in Genetic Haemochromatosis diagnosis and management
✏️Gain insight into pathogenic genotypes and their impact on iron overload and patient care
✏️Better understand the role of blood donation services within the GH care pathway
✏️Learn practical approaches to resolving common venesection challenges
✏️Explore uncommon causes of iron overload and their clinical presentation
✏️ Discover how successful community venesection services have been developed
✏️Gain valuable rheumatology perspectives on GH management
Your delegate ticket includes:
🎟️Full-day conference attendance
🎟️ Delegate pack
🎟️ CPD Certificate*
🎟️Lunch
🎟️ Refreshments throughout the day
Book your place online using a debit or credit card.
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
https://www.haemochromatosis.org.uk/Event/haemochromatosis-uk-nursing-study-day-2026
Thanks to funding from the Jean Lanning Foundation and Childwick Trust, a limited number of fully funded bursary places are available. Eligible applicants include healthcare professionals based in:
📍 Hampshire
📍 Isle of Wight
📍Northern Ireland
📍Hebrides
📍 Birmingham
📍 North Cumbria
📍 Northumberland
📍 Durham
📍South West Scotland (including Glasgow)
📍Cheshire & Merseyside
📍 Manchester
📍 London
Bursary places include:
🎟️Conference registration
🎟️Delegate pack
🎟️CPD Certificate
🎟️Lunch and refreshments
🎟️Travel (where required)
🎟️ Accommodation (where required)
Individual nurses may also wish to explore funding opportunities through RCN bursaries, RCN Foundation bursaries and other professional development awards.
We look forward to welcoming you to Portsmouth for a day of learning, collaboration, and shared best practice in Genetic Haemochromatosis care 🧬