The Centre is part of the Nuffield Department of Medicine of the University of Oxford . Patients with severe haemophilia are reviewed every six months, but patients have open access and can be seen whenever required. The Haemophilia Centre provides a 24-hour clinical and laboratory service. Kampta Sukhu is the MLSO in charge of the coagulation laboratory. We are always happy to receive visitors from abroad and to provide clinical care for people with haemophilia who visit our area.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in haemophilia and the work of our centre.
The current Chairman is Mr. Arthur Turner, and the Secretary is Mrs. Mary Fletcher. One of the main responsibilities of our Centre is to maintain a national register of patients with bleeding disorders and monitor treatment around the country. Data on adverse reactions are also collected. The database has proved a valuable source of research material, and recent related publications have focused on the incidence of inhibitors and the impact of HIV and hepatitis. An annual report is produced each year, which includes such details as numbers of patients with bleeding disorders in the UK, total usage and market share of coagulation factor concentrates and causes of death of patients in the preceding year.