Tribute to Sir David Amess
We were all shocked to learn of the tragic death of Sir David Amess and many tributes were paid to him. The prime minister said he was “one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics.”
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Thrombosis UK Ambassador - Dawn
Our thoughts and love are with Dawn’s family on the sad news of Dawn’s death.
After diagnosis of a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) Dawn made contact with Thrombosis UK.
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Thrombosis UK winner of Activity of The Year Award 2021
Thrombosis UK has been awarded the global 'Activity of the Year' award from World Thrombosis Day (WTD) and the International Society on Haemostasis and Thrombosis (ISTH).
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Thrombosis UK has sent a letter to Dr June Raine CBE, CEO of MHRA
Thrombosis UK has sent a letter to Dr June Raine CBE, CEO of MHRA, expressing our concern regarding wording in the MHRA guidance on the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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NHS England initiative appoints Dr Strathdee to lead national network of psychological support
NHS England initiative appoints Dr Strathdee to lead national network of psychological support to all those affected by vaccine-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT).
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National Thrombosis Week - Virtual Conference
2021 welcomed a virtual NTW, with online patient information webinars tackling ‘hot topics’ and areas of thrombosis where there is little information.
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Letter from the Expert Haematology Panel and endorsed by Thrombosis UK, to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
We wish to raise our concern with the MHRA regarding wording included in recent changes in MHRA guidance on the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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ISTH Endorses Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccinations of Patients on Anticoagulants
We are delighted to receive endorsement from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) for our 'Thrombosis UK guidance on COVID19 vaccine and anticoagulation'.
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Thrombosis UK work to support a clear message for the those with a history of blood clots and the COVID-19 vaccination
We delighted to hear that a few of our followers in the UK have already been called for their COVID 19 vaccination within the Risk Group 6 Cohort.
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Thrombosis UK launches a new ‘Pilot Research Grant’
For the development of pilot studies expected to generate valuable datasets that will support a future large scale research grant application.
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