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<p>As part of this years’ World Sickle Cell Day, NHS England launched a new sickle
cell disease awareness campaign on the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease,
aimed at urgent and emergency care staff and those living with the condition and their
carers.</p><p>There have been recent improvements to the haematology medical curriculum,
with understanding sickle cell disease and thalassemia now described in the curriculum
as core competencies. Health Education England (HEE) provides e-learning which includes
content on sickle cell disease. HEE has held discussions with the Royal Colleges of
Pathology and Physicians to ensure this curriculum is deliverable to all four nations,
in line with General Medical Council’s (GMC) standards. The Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating
Centres also provide network development, leadership, learning and education.</p><p>The
Sickle Cell Society and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia
report ‘No One’s Listening’ highlighted the lack of awareness of sickle cell disease
among healthcare professionals. Officials are considering the report’s recommendations.
NHS England estimates that awareness amongst accident and emergency medical and nursing
staff, specifically of conditions such as sickle cell disease, is high across England
and in areas where there is a higher prevalence of the condition. However, NHS England
and other bodies continue with further awareness raising.</p><p>No specific assessment
has been made regarding the extent of compliance to the National Institute for Health
and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance on pain relief for sickle cell patients. The
Care Quality Commission (CQC) considers evidence of how registered persons have met
fundamental standards through its regulatory approach. The CQC will consider the processes
providers have to ensure that best practice is implemented for quality standards,
including NICE’s guidelines.</p>
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