Network map
The map below shows all hospitals that are part of the Wessex and Thames Valley Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre (HCC).
The blue stars indicate hospitals in the Thames Valley Network, and the red ones are hospitals in the Wessex Network.
Text list of hospitals in the the Wessex and Thames Valley HCC.
About the HCC
Wessex and Thames Valley Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre provides additional coordination, training and clinical leadership support for existing networking arrangements.
The HCC supports the Oxford and Southampton Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Teams (SHTs) which together with the Local Haemoglobinopathy Teams (LHTs) cover the Wessex and Thames Valley Networks.
Please see the network structure and the leadership and clinical teams diagrams via the links below, available on the Network site specific group (NSSG) - Haematology website.
Wessex and Thames Valley Haemoglobinopathy Network Structure (pdf)
Wessex and Thames Valley HCC Leadership and Clinical Teams (pdf, 123 KB)
Leadership team
Adult Service
- Dr Wale Atoyebi
- Faith Ehigie
Lead Nurse
Paediatric Service
- Dr Amrana Qureshi
- Lesley McCarthy
Lead Nurse
Contact us
Email: WTV.HCC@ouh.nhs.uk
HCC Service and Quality Manager
Marta Maia
Oxford Haemoglobinopathy Team
Adult Service
Red Cell Service
- Dr Wale Atoyebi
Consultant Haematologist
- Dr Noemi Roy
Consultant Haematologist
Paediatric Service
Children's Haemoglobinopathy
- Dr Amrana Qureshi
Paediatric Haematology Consultant
- Lesley McCarthy
Specialist Nurse
Southampton Haemoglobinopathy Team
Adult Service
Dr Srinivasan Narayanan
Consultant Haematologist
Paediatric Service
- Dr Michael Roe
Paediatric Consultant
- Dr Nyree Cole
Paediatric Haematology Consultant
- Ashwini Machado
Specialist Nurse
- Carole Momber
Specialist Nurse
For patients
Education and support groups
Once a month, offered to all patients across the Wessex and Thames Valley Networks.
The meeting agenda is led by the patients supported by the clinical team.
For meetings times and further details please email: WTV.HCC@ouh.nhs.uk
Service improvement
To get involved in improving the local service, please contact your Specialist Nurse.
Patient and service information
Please see the patient section when you open the links below:
Adult Red Cell Service (including sickle cell disease)
Paediatric Red Cell Service (including sickle cell disease)
Useful websites
Sickle cell disease - NHS website
Thalassaemia - NHS website
Sickle cell disease (SCD) and stem cell transplant - Anthony Nolan
Sickle Cell Society
Tel: 020 8961 7795 / 8346
Email: info@sicklecellsociety.org
UK Thalassaemia Society
Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA) Charity
Congenital Anaemia Network (CAN)
Supporting people with rare anaemias, including thalassaemia and sickle cell disease.
Email: info@togetherwecan.uk
Thalassaemia International Federation
Mental health resources
Benefits / immigration advice
Citizens advice
Guidelines
Local and Network clinical protocols
Adult Red Cell Service (including sickle cell disease)
Paediatric Red Cell Service (including sickle cell disease)
National Haemoglobinopathy Clinical, Service and Quality Standards
Events and training
Educational meetings and sessions
These events are open to consultants, nurses, registrars, and other healthcare professionals within the Network.
If you are a healthcare professional and wish to be kept up to date about our events and courses, please contact us.
Email: WTV.HCC@ouh.nhs.uk
Courses / training
Thalassaemia International Federation
The Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) has developed an internationally recognised educational programme, with the objective to provide life-long education opportunities for health professionals, patients and their families.
TIF Education
YouTube
Wessex and Thames Valley HCC on YouTube
NHSBT clinical courses
Clinical courses for medical and nursing staff - NHS Blood and Transplant
Text list of network hospitals
Thames Valley Network
- Churchill Hospital, Oxford
- John Radcliffe Hospital, (Children's Hospital, NHSBT), Oxford
- Horton General Hospital, Banbury
- Wexham Park Hospital, Slough
- Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley
- Wexham Park Hospital, Slough
- Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes
- Great Western Hospital, Swindon
- Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury
- Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading
Wessex Network
- Southampton General Hospital, Southampton
- Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester
- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke
- Poole Hospital, Poole
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth
- St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, University Hospitals Sussex
- Worthing Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex
- Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester
- Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury
- Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
- Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Newport