A stem cell or bone marrow transplant, also known as hair therapy, replaces damaged blood cells with healthy ones. It can be used to treat conditions that affect blood cells, such as leukemia and lymphoma. We manage the National Health Service (NHS) stem cell donor registry and work with other UK stem cell registries to create a single access point for transplant centers in the United Kingdom.
Now, the NHS will fund curative stem cell transplants for adult patients with thalassemia for the first time, following the new guidelines. A stem cell transplant involves destroying any unhealthy blood cells and replacing them with stem cells taken from the blood or bone marrow. The Heart Cells Foundation is committed to promoting the integration of stem cell therapy in the NHS, offering new hope and innovative treatments for patients with heart disease. One of the most promising advances in medical science, stem cell therapy harnesses the body's own cells to repair and regenerate damaged heart tissue, which could transform the approach to treating cardiovascular diseases.
Our goal is to support this innovative treatment through rigorous research, clinical trials and promotion, paving the way for its wider adoption in NHS centers.
