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Welcome to OSCAR Birmingham

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website
Organisation for Sickle Cell Relief & Thalassaemia Support (OSCAR Birmingham) is a voluntary organisation and registered charity established in 1972 primarily to promote greater awareness of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Disorders (SCD’s).

OSCAR Birmingham aims to support individuals affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Disorders who may be socially disadvantaged due to social exclusion or lack of support

Fuel poverty interventions key in tackling sickle cell disease

Click here to view fuel poverty interventions key in tackling sickle cell disease pdf.

Screening

Screening is the process by which a quick and simple blood sample is taken. The sample is then sent for testing at City Hospital.

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Whats Going On!
A Charity Ball

A Charity Ball Saturday 20th August 2016 7pm till Late (Doors open 6.30pm) @The Emerald Club 214-217 Green Lane, Small ...

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Gospel Goes Charity 2016

Gospel Goes Charity 2016 OSCAR is proud to be supported by Birmingham Community Gospel Choir for their ...

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Job Vacancy

ARE YOU A MENTOR?

OSCAR Birmingham are looking to recruit volunteers to become mentors or befrienders.

This would be an ideal opportunity if you have few hours to spare each week to help support children and young people living with the illness of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.

If you are interested click here for more details

Facts

Sickle Cell

Affects 1 in 4 West Africans
Affects 1 in 10 African Caribbeans
Affects 1 in 50 Asians

Thalassaemia is not contagious
Beta Thalassaemia can be CURED