Add Sickle Cell Disease to NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List

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We ask the Government to add Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the NHS prescription charge exemption list as soon as possible. This will help ensure those affected by this serious condition, which can be life-threatening, can access essential medication and treatments without financial burden. Sickle Cell Disease is a lifelong condition which can lead to other life-threatening health problems. It particularly commonly affects people with an African or Caribbean family background. Yet unlike many other serious illnesses, it’s not covered by NHS prescription charge exemptions despite being the most common genetic blood disorder in the UK. Many patients may not be able to work but still face monthly costs for vital medication. We think this isn’t just unfair—it’s unjust. We urge the government to add SCD to the exemption list and take a stand against inequality in healthcare.

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