Plasma of Hope is a UK registered charity supporting individuals that are living with Sickle Cell Disease or other related illnesses. We understand the struggles individuals face who are living with sickle cell. We understand the frustration of not being able to do everyday chores or enjoy certain life experiences, and our mission is to alleviate some of those struggles.
We help people with sickle cell avoid hospital admissions which plays a very big part in their mental health. We campaign to help raise awareness of sickle cell disease in the wider community, to help educate, and where possible influence others to understand and adapt where they can, creating a better world for everyone.
We advocate for people living with genetic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell and Thalassemia, and survivors of associated complications including stroke and other health issues resulting to disability. We also help their carers, and those in their immediate support network.
Our area of operation covers Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Sandwell in the West Midland of England.
Plasma of Hope provides a wide range of services
Plasma of Hope on set at the Saddlers Covid-19 Vaccine Centre in Walsall with the BBC West Midlands and Express and Star.
We are dedicated to finding solutions that improve the well-being of our service users. Here are a few of the projects we’ve had the privilege to work on.
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited genetic disorder in the UK. Most people living with the condition require regular blood transfusions.
Plasma of Hope is currently working in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to increase the number of blood donors from the African and Asian ethnic minority groups.
People with sickle cell disease have regular blood transfusions. Currently, more Black donors are needed due to the high demand for some rare blood types common in people of Black heritage.
Black donors provide the unique blood Ro subtype which is in high demand due to the number of people with sickle cell disease in the UK. One blood donation can save 3 lives in just 1 hour.
Plasma of Hope provides Befriending Services through support advise and community engagement.
Increasing the uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in the BAME community is important in ensuring the safety of the wider community.
This project started in January 2021 and is being funded by the National Lottery and Heart of England Community Foundation.
